Helping The Poor

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL TUESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2001
(Psalms 41:1)

God blesses those who are kind to the poor. He helps them out of their troubles.

Helping the poor. I want to encourage you someday to take about an hour, and sit down with your Bible, and look at all the scriptures concerning care for the poor and needy. One thing I have learned to understand about God, and the way He has divinely given us His word. When you see the same issue talked about over and over, especially throughout the Bible from the Old to New Testament, God is trying to emphasize a point. He could not be clearer as to our responsibility to help the poor. Now of course, this immediately brings to mind mental images of the homeless, those begging on corners for food, the ones who occupy the shelters at night. But I want you to focus today, not on those who are financially poor, but those who are spiritually poor.

Throughout Jesus' earthly ministry, He reached out to all segments of society. To those who had wealth and resources, He tried to focus them on their bankrupt spiritual life. Jesus said, "What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world, and lose his soul?" Today, I want you to be aware of the "poor" people you may come in contact with everyday. Not financially poor, but spiritually poor. We have a responsibility to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, the hope and love of Christ with these people just as we would share a meal with someone who was hungry. It is not an option, but an obligation we have as followers of Christ to reach out to those who are hurting and need to know there are answers beyond the things of this world.

I am going to pray today that you take this challenge to heart and really focus, not just on the visibly poor you may see each day, but also those who may have much worldly riches, but be broke spiritually. You see, in those difficult times we all face in life, losing a loved one, moving, changing jobs, troubles at home, whatever the issue may be, money can rarely help. Only the strength, wisdom, and love of Christ can get us through those most difficulty times in our life. Open your eyes today and look at those around you who may need a spiritual handout today to make it.

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I need to hear from you today. God knows your heart and your financial situation. For some a sacrificial gift of $10 or $20 may be all you can do. Some may have recently been blessed and can send in $50, or $100. Some have been richly blessed and can help us today with a gift of $300, $500, or $1,000. The amount is between you and God. The important point is to be obedient and give what God lays on your heart.. What we do here is simply try to give hope and help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to hurting people worldwide. It is the purest form of ministry there is, and this is your opportunity to stand with me in this work of helping hurting people.

Thanks you for all you do. I deeply care about you. Pray today about helping those who are spiritually poor in your life. Pray about standing with me today in support of our work here at Liveprayer.Com. It is no accident you are receiving these devotional each day, and no accident God is speaking to your heart right now. Listen and be obedient. what a great way to help the poor this Holiday season.

In His love and service,
Your friend and brother in Christ,
Bill Keller

If I can help you in any way you can contact me through my personal email at bkeller@liveprayer.com.

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