A day rarely goes by that I don’t see a homeless person begging for money.
It’s usually at a busy intersection of a frontage road and a six-lane road near the church building.
I’ve noticed that 99 percent of drivers ignore the one begging.
I’ve also noticed that when a driver does hand something to the begger, it is usually some coins.
I’ve resisted giving cash because of how so many homeless people end up buying what harms the body, not helps it.
When I’ve thought ahead, though, I’ve prepared bags of food and water to give the homeless person.
It’s much better to provide a hearty meal than it is some cash that can be used for drugs or booze.
I’ve been convicted lately by my lack of preparedness for meeting the hunger need of homeless people.
I’ve handed out dozens of “Blessing Bags” in the past but have not been diligent lately to have some on-hand in my car.
After a shopping trip this week, my church office now has enough “Blessing Bag” provisions to make up 20 food-for-a-day bags.
I’ll be asking a volunteer to assemble the bags so that I and others can start helping homeless people to have some food.
Ultimately, this is an act of worship toward God.
Here’s what I mean:
“Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors Him.” (Proverbs 14:31)
When we help the poor, we’re serving as God’s hands of kindness.
And we’re showing God that we’re not living just to please ourselves.
Listen, sharing with the needy is a great form of worship.
Let’s all do so more often.
It’s the honorable thing to do.
As always, I love you
Martin
