Leave Some for the Poor

Scripture:

Leviticus 23:22 "And when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, nor shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest.  You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the Lord your God".

Observation:

When God was telling his people about their harvests, He included leaving some of the harvest for the poor and the sojourner.  He had promised His people that He would take care of them and bring them into a land of plenty.  They were going to be taken care of by the Lord.  Their responsibility was to take care of the poor.  God always looks after the poor.  He always makes sure they are taken care of.

Application:

When God blesses us as His children, we should never be hoarders who hoard the blessing of the Lord.  We should share our blessings with the poor and the sojourner.  God blesses us in order that we may be a blessing.  He wants us to remember the poor and to make sure they have something instead of taking everything for ourselves.  When you take care of the poor, God will take care of you.

Prayer:

Lord God, help me to remember the poor at all times.  Jesus said we would always have the poor with us.  Teach me not to reject the poor, but to bless them and leave some for them when the Lord blesses me.  Teach me to share the blessing with those in need.

Yours,
Jeff