Everything He has given us

They say a true test of one's character is how he/she treats others, especially those that can do nothing for them in return. It is easy to give to those we love - we love them. But, have you ever seen a situation, been near a scene, where someone needed some assistance? It may have been that they were asking for two dollars, just something to eat. What did you do?

Now, in every situation, we must be sure to use some discernment and good judgement. There are many out there that will take advantage of your goodness and generosity. But, if GOD is imploring you, do you help? Or, do we wait for someone else to come along? There will be times when we know that we can't just give this person money but we can't take them to get something to eat either. There are other times that GOD may have put us there at just that moment.

Today's word is a reminder that GOD wants us to use what He has given us. Proverbs 19:17, NLT, reads, "If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD--and He will repay you!"

It is not that the LORD needs our help or "our" money. He is the LORD. What He wants is for us to see our need to serve Him by serving others. Again, there will be times when His discernment will tell us, "No," but, there will be those other occasions when His Spirit is pressing us to say, "Yes". And, if we will follow His leading, we cannot imagine what He has in store.

The simple fact for me is that GOD wants me to be wise and prudent and a good steward of everything He gives us. He also wants me to acknowledge and understand that anything good that I have has come from Him. As the old saying goes, "My life is GOD'S gift to me. What I do with it is my gift to Him." The same can be said of everything He has given us.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T