I Was Hungry, And You Fed Me. I Was Thirsty, And You Gave Me A Drink. I Was A Stranger, And You Invited Me Into Your Home.

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I Was Hungry, And You Fed Me.

I Was Thirsty, And You Gave Me A Drink.

I Was A Stranger, And You Invited Me Into Your Home.

Scripture

Matthew 25

35 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. 

36 I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’

37 “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 

38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 

39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’

40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’

Observation

This time of the year, Thanksgiving and Christmas should remind us to be generous with what the Lord has given us! Even people that don't know Jesus tend to be generous during this holiday season so we sure need to step up to the plate and help those around us.

There are countless ministries that need our help plus there are lonely individuals and struggling families all around us that could use a helping hand. It might be in the way of a phone call, a visit, a meal, a letter, or a love gift.

Our Heavenly Father is watching us. We serve Him by serving others.

Application

I will look for those who need help during this holiday season.

How about you?

Matthew 25

37 “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 

38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 

39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’

40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I don't want to miss out on helping someone that You send my way. Don't let me get so busy with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays that I miss out on being Your hands and Your feet. Use me to help someone in need. Give me wisdom and discernment so I give to help those who are truly in need of help.

I pray for those who have recently lost loved ones. I know that this is a difficult time of year for them. Smile on them, Lord. Bring people into their lives to encourage them.

Daily Bible Reading: Matthew 23,24,25

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