Hebrews 13:15-16 (ESV)
15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice
of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 16 Do
not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are
pleasing to God.
The call of the Christian is to care for those in need--a
tangible way to serve the Lord.
We are blessed when we feed the hungry and provide water to
those who are thirsty; when we welcome strangers and refugees; and when we
clothe the naked, take care of the sick, and visit those in prison. Because as
we serve those people, we encounter Jesus in them.
It is a blessing and honor that we have the privilege of
being God's hands and feet, and ambassadors of Christ in this world. And as we
serve, visit, feed, and clothe those in need, we experience “the reality of
saving faith exhibited in serving love.” (Excerpt from The Radical Disciple by
John Stott.)
Not only should we continually pray for people who are
suffering, but we should show practical support and care as well.
Tearfund, an international humanitarian and development
agency, works tirelessly around the world to help communities realize their own
potential and lift themselves out of poverty, escaping the most dire of
circumstances, and giving people around the globe a reason to practice
Thanksgiving everyday.
This Thanksgiving, why not practice gratitude by extending
your compassion to someone who needs.
Dear Lord, open our eyes so that we can see those around us
that we can bless with a meal. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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