“Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who help the poor honor him” (Proverbs 14:31).
One day I was sitting on a lounge chair on our deck, enjoying a warm sunny afternoon. The water was running into the pond, the orange rhododendrons were in full bloom, the birds were singing. My heart was full of thanksgiving and praise. Looking up, I thanked the Lord for the beauty and the peace and quiet.
And then I opened the latest edition of Time magazine and began reading the feature article, “The Deadliest War in the World.” The article reported that in Congo four million people have been killed since 1998 – devastation, death, homeless, refugee, pain, grief, malnutrition, sickness, hopelessness - all the results of a war. What a contrast to my and your peaceful world.
As I sat there, I felt overwhelmed by the need. What can I, one person, do to help Lord? He told me to give and to encourage others to give.
Why should we give? The verse at the beginning of this article tells us that if we don’t help the poor, we “revile our Maker.” God wants us to give.
I will donate money.
And I urge you to do the same. The following are two reputable humanitarian Christian organizations. I encourage you to check them out or give to a church or organization that is helping the poor.
Opportunity International - http://www.opportunity.org
GAIN USA - http://wwwgainusa.org
Lord Jesus, you have blessed us - help us to bless others by praying and giving generously. Amen
Additional Bible verses regarding the poor:
Deuteronomy 15:11, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 31:9, Proverbs 31:20, Psalm 82:4, Job 29:12
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