Scripture
Psalm 41: 1-3 “Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor. The Lord rescues them in times of trouble. The Lord protects them and keeps them alive. He gives them prosperity and rescues them from their enemies. The Lord nurses them when they are sick and eases their pain and discomfort.”
Observation
God makes promises to those who are kind to the poor. He promises to:
1) Fill them with joy.
2) Be kind to them.
3) Rescue them in times of trouble.
4) Protect them and keep them alive.
5) Give them prosperity and rescue them from their enemy.
6) Nurse them when they are sick.
7) Ease their pain and discomfort.
What a great promise! God basically says if you take care of the poor, I will take care of you. If you provide food, clothing, and shelter to the poor, I will take care of your needs. If you provide justice to the poor, I will provide justice for you. When I take care of God’s business, He will take care of my business.
Application
I have a responsibility to take care of those in need. I have a responsibility to feed the hungry, give clothes to the needy, and provide shelter for the homeless. I have a responsibility as God’s agent on this earth to provide justice for the weak and poor. In
Prayer
I ask that I never lose sight of the poor. I ask that I never consider myself better than any other human being. I ask I be a voice for those experiencing injustice. I ask that First A/G always be a church that reaches out to the poor. I ask that First A/G love them and accept them. I ask that First A/G be place that they feel comfortable. I ask that you forgive me of my own prejudices. I ask that you give me a baptism of love. I ask that you change me and my perception. Make me a more loving and reaching person.
