The Poor and Needy

Psalm 140:12 I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy.

We don't like to talk about them much and even avoid thinking about them as much as possible, but they have always been and will always be until the end. Are we responsible for them? No, but we do have to respond to them. Why are people starving, why is there so much poverty and need, why are there so many children at risk? God knows and cares. Man knows and seemingly does not care or can't respond. God will do justice for the poor, He promises; and He does uphold the cause of the needy, you are hearing about it again today as an example of that.

Let me share my heart about this, because I am grieved. My belief is that human suffering, children dying, poverty and need are caused by the very thing that causes the rest of our problems. SIN. Ever since the 'fall of man' we have individually and corporately suffered from the consequences of sin. Don't misunderstand. The sin is not poverty or need, it is greed, laziness, abuse of power, deceit and godlessness. We should never blame anything else.

My suggestion is for all of us to practice Biblical stewardship and to personally make a difference in a child's life; whether locally or around the world. Did you notice how quiet it got about the suffering in Darfur, or the human trafficking in South East, Asia? Not because it is better, because it is election time. Help the truly poor and needy and remember to do it in the name of Jesus.

He cares, secures and upholds.

With His Compassion, Pastor Fred

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