"For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’" Deuteronomy 15:11
“Come on in where it’s warm!” Those were the shouts heard from Carter Memorial Methodist Church on Monday as dangerously cold runners overwhelmed the medical tent just past the Boston Marathon's halfway point. Seeing the need to help, members of this church (located near that point) didn't care if their carpets got wet or dirtied or if they had the proper supplies, they simply knew they had to do something... right now. So as more than 50 injured racers streamed in to warm themselves by the roaring fire, they made food, drinks and coffee.“It’s just become this impromptu shelter for running refugees,” said associate pastor Ashley Murphy, who lives nearby and had already raided her pantry and linen closet for food, towels, and dry clothes.
And you know, when it comes to helping someone in need, shouldn't immediate action be our response as well? Moses definitely thought so and thus, after reminding the Israelites that there would always "be poor in the land," issued this command, "open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land." And you know what? That command still stands today. You and I, upon seeing someone in need, should fully and promptly use the resources God has blessed us with to help.
So what can you do today to make a difference in someone's life? To help a person in need? Whatever it is you're able to do, whether it's big or small, don't hesitate to do it my friend. Because in doing so, you just might lead someone to Christ.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the many blessings you have given each of us. Help us to realize that all that we have comes from you. Knowing that, may we generously use what we have to bless others. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
Do something - Matthew West
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