The Poor and the Needy

Scripture:

Ezekiel 16:49  "Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom: Pride, fullness of bread, and prosperous ease was in her and in her daughters; neither did she  strengthen the hand of the poor and the needy".

Observation:

Here, Ezekiel is speaking for the Lord and says that Sodom, though it is remembered for its sexual sin, also was wealthy, prosperous, at ease, and didn't take care of the poor and needy.  God spoke against them strongly for not strengthening the hand of the poor and needy.

Application:

God always wants us to be thinking of those who don't have enough.  When we take care of the poor and needy, God loves it.  He is blessed when we help strengthen those who can't help themselves.  We should always be looking for those we can help instead of only those who can help us.

Prayer:

Father, help me to see the poor and needy like You do.  Teach me to treat them as You would.  Help me to discern when to help and when not to help.  Teach me to love like You love.  I am Yours and I ask You to make me more like You today.

Yours,
Jeff