14/52 BE Giving

BE Giving

 Give (verb): Freely transfer the possession of something to someone; hand over to; provide or supply with

   Proverbs 19:17, "He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again." (KJV)

We have a large amount of homeless here in our small community and surrounding communities.  It is hard to pull up to most corners without someone looking at you holding a sign.  I feel bad for many of these people but never have anything to give them.  I will never give money because a large group of homeless are alcoholics or drug addicts which is why they are homeless.  I know that not all are, but you just do not know their story.  I do not want to play a part in helping them buy more drugs or alcohol.   Therefore I decided to help by giving them nourishment for their bodies and souls.  We have a Costco membership which was a great way to buy a couple things in bulk.  This first shopping trip I got water bottles and trail mix.  From church I got a pile of tracks about the Empty Tomb from Easter time.  Now each of our cars have a box of ready made hand outs for those asking for help on the side of the roads.  It is not much but I will start to feel better about pulling away then I have for the past year we have lived here.  The Lord wants us to lend a hand to those in need and to also witness to everyone.  I am not very good with talking to strangers, so soul winning is not easy for me.  I tend to be the silent partner or support, prayer partner but this will give me the chance to give out the gospel without having to talk.  I can just pray that the Lord will open the eyes and hearts of whom we have given a little water and protein.