Take Care of the Needy

 Scripture:

“Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” ‭‭  Deuteronomy‬ ‭15:10‬ ‭NIV

Observation:

Just prior to this verse, it says that every seven years you are to forgive any debts from fellow citizens.  It was saying that, as you het near the seven year mark, you may want to hold back form helping people because their debts will be canceled in that year.  This verse tells us to give anyway, even if you are near the end of the seven years.  In other words, God is saying, be generous, not only when you are going to get your money back.

Application:

There are people in need who we know will never pay us back, even if they say they will.  Our place is to help them, knowing they probably won’t be able to pay it back.  God blesses those who take care of the poor.  He always desires us to be giving and generous people.  Our motive for giving and helping others is not to get something back from God, but He does reward us and give back to us over and over again as we help the poor.  We should give, knowing it won’t come back, simply because there is a need.

Prayer:

Father, help me to be a giver to those in need.  Open my heart and eyes to be generous with those in need. Help me not to judge why they are in need, but to see what Your word says about those who are poor.  Teach me to help those who have less than me.

Your Son,

Jeff