READ: PSALM
41:1-3
God works
in several ways that are still alien to us. For instance, when God asks us to
assist the poor, people often fear they will become impoverished. They would
rather keep their substance for themselves.
The passage in today's reading reveals a simple secret to us. When you set out to bless the poor and needy, you are actually following a hidden path to greatness and abundance.
Each good deed shown from your heart to the needy is held in store for you, waiting for your day of need. On that day, it will speak in your favour and your need will be taken care of.
In the parable of the sheep and the goats, which speaks about the judgement of the nations (Matthew 25:31-46), our Lord Jesus Christ revealed that some people who had asked to see him actually saw him, but did not recognise him, and therefore treated him badly – all because he came as a needy one.
Jesus further categorised certain characteristics of the poor: they are thirsty for the Word of God; they are hungry and cannot make ends meet; they are naked, sick and imprisoned; they need your attention. God promises seven blessings listed in our reading to the one who will satisfy the needs of the poor: deliverance in time of trouble, protection, sustained alive, openly identified as a blessed person; deliverance from all enemies; support in sickness or sorrow and recovery in weakness.
If you desire such blessings, why not invest in the physically and spiritually poor around you today? You can access these favours through helping the needy. Start today! Don't look too far. They are very near you.
The passage in today's reading reveals a simple secret to us. When you set out to bless the poor and needy, you are actually following a hidden path to greatness and abundance.
Each good deed shown from your heart to the needy is held in store for you, waiting for your day of need. On that day, it will speak in your favour and your need will be taken care of.
In the parable of the sheep and the goats, which speaks about the judgement of the nations (Matthew 25:31-46), our Lord Jesus Christ revealed that some people who had asked to see him actually saw him, but did not recognise him, and therefore treated him badly – all because he came as a needy one.
Jesus further categorised certain characteristics of the poor: they are thirsty for the Word of God; they are hungry and cannot make ends meet; they are naked, sick and imprisoned; they need your attention. God promises seven blessings listed in our reading to the one who will satisfy the needs of the poor: deliverance in time of trouble, protection, sustained alive, openly identified as a blessed person; deliverance from all enemies; support in sickness or sorrow and recovery in weakness.
If you desire such blessings, why not invest in the physically and spiritually poor around you today? You can access these favours through helping the needy. Start today! Don't look too far. They are very near you.
MEMORIZE:
PROVERBS 21:13 -Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will also cry
himself and not be heard.
