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I just wanted to share something with you today.
In doing the Food/Poor Ministry with the church, we all get to meet interesting people. Some are beggars, some are old and live on a pension that is very small, and some dig in the trash to survive. I am new to the ministry, so I have not developed the personal relationships yet, but I get to witness everyone else. Today I met a beautiful lady who on the outside was dirty and poor, but her smile (missing teeth and all) was beautiful... And my parents have been talking to a man who again, on the outside all you see is a beggar with a bum leg, but on the inside is a nice man, who longs for someone to look him in the eyes. Today he asked for a Bible. All these people want is conversation, love and some respect. Someone to listen to their stories, someone to care.But more importantly, they need to Jesus in us.
Our version of God can change based on our circumstance. Satan is great at what he does, and most of the time it is disguising the truth. The Bible says, "when we face trials" not if, but when. And the Bible also say, "The first will be last, and the last shall be first.." And it also says, " No one can snatch you from the Hand of God..." No matter our circumstances, God loves us. No matter the trial we face, God has us in His hands. And more importantly we are to be a vessel for God to use. We are to let our lights shine before men so they may see our good deeds and praise our father in heaven. Feed the poor, help the widows, care for orphans. And our greatest commandment, to love one another. No matter what a person looks like, no matter the circumstance, we are to love.
So I encourage you to open your eyes, see the needs of those around you. Pray that God opens your hearts to have a deeper love for His people. To let your lights shine bright in this dark place. Zeal, Passion, and Radical Feet!
In doing the Food/Poor Ministry with the church, we all get to meet interesting people. Some are beggars, some are old and live on a pension that is very small, and some dig in the trash to survive. I am new to the ministry, so I have not developed the personal relationships yet, but I get to witness everyone else. Today I met a beautiful lady who on the outside was dirty and poor, but her smile (missing teeth and all) was beautiful... And my parents have been talking to a man who again, on the outside all you see is a beggar with a bum leg, but on the inside is a nice man, who longs for someone to look him in the eyes. Today he asked for a Bible. All these people want is conversation, love and some respect. Someone to listen to their stories, someone to care.But more importantly, they need to Jesus in us.
Our version of God can change based on our circumstance. Satan is great at what he does, and most of the time it is disguising the truth. The Bible says, "when we face trials" not if, but when. And the Bible also say, "The first will be last, and the last shall be first.." And it also says, " No one can snatch you from the Hand of God..." No matter our circumstances, God loves us. No matter the trial we face, God has us in His hands. And more importantly we are to be a vessel for God to use. We are to let our lights shine before men so they may see our good deeds and praise our father in heaven. Feed the poor, help the widows, care for orphans. And our greatest commandment, to love one another. No matter what a person looks like, no matter the circumstance, we are to love.
So I encourage you to open your eyes, see the needs of those around you. Pray that God opens your hearts to have a deeper love for His people. To let your lights shine bright in this dark place. Zeal, Passion, and Radical Feet!
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