CARE
FOR THE NEEDY
Fourth
of twelve in Jesus’ Earthly Life & Ministry Parallel Series
Psalm
72:12-14, Matthew 11:5
Psalm
72:12-13: “For He will deliver the
afflicted who have no one to help, the needy who cry out, He will take pity on
the weak and the needy and save the needy from death.”
Matthew
11:5: “The blind
receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured. The deaf hear,
the dead are raised, and the good news are preached to the poor.”
“Uh oh! Here she comes! Let’s hide.” ten year old Brenda whispered to
her fifth grade classmate, Cassie, at the mall one Saturday.
Cassie disagreed, “Arianna is sweet,
Brenda. She just needs a friend, being
new to our school, and all. Let’s ask
her to go with us to the Food Court for lunch.”
Brenda scrunched up her face at
Cassie before saying, “You’re too nice. She
always wants something. She’ll take
advantage of you.”
“People only take advantage of you
if you let them, Brenda.” Cassie said, waving her hand to Arianna.
Arianna joined them, all
smiles. “Hey! Why’re you here?”
Cassie answered, “We’re waiting for
the 2:00 movie to start. Do you want to
get some lunch with us at the Food Court?”
Brenda looked away.
Arianna said, “Sure! But may I borrow a dollar or two? My mom will
give me my allowance Friday, so I can repay you then.”
Brenda sighed out loud, shaking her
head.
Cassie said, “No problem. Everyone can use a hand up at one time or
another. McDonald’s has a dollar menu. And there’s always Taco Bell. We’re on our way there now, let’s go.”
Jesus would have no problem inviting
you to eat with Him. He’d even offer to
buy your lunch! Jesus already saved you
from eternal death--IF you believe in Him as your Lord and Savior. He, like Cassie, wants to be your
friend. And He, like Cassie, wouldn’t
care whether you’d pay Him back! All
Jesus asks is for you to help another person who’s in need.
Is there anyone you know who could
use a friend, or a hand up, like what Cassie offered to do for Arianna?
Take Home Nugget
Are
you a Cassie or a Brenda?
Today people are embarrassed in the USA. Politicians debate on whether the rich ought
to pay their fair share of taxes. Some
want to balance the government’s budget on the backs of the poor. Are they serving Jesus when take advantage of
the needy?
Every person is made in the image of
Almighty God (Genesis 1:27)! Every
person deserves dignity and respect.
Holy Father, please help me to love
others and help whoever’s in need, we pray in
Jesus’ Name, Amen.
J.D.
Griffith
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