A Helping Hand

In Luke 14:13-14 (KJV) Jesus says "But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:  And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just."

We should help one another in whatever ways possible, when it is within our power to do so. We should be willing to offer assistance to others based on the desire to fulfill the need of our fellow man, not for our potential gain.  Jesus tells us in the above scripture to help those who can offer us absolutely nothing in exchange. In the world today we frequently see or hear stories about people helping only those who can do something for them in return. This is becoming all to common, and that is made obvious by the expressions on the faces of those we do offer to help, wanting nothing in return.
The next time you volunteer to help someone, notice the look on their face. It is most often one of skepticism, doubt, and disbelief. Their demeanor goes from friendly to leery, and in their mind they immediately begin running through the benefits you might be hoping to gain from doing so. They begin thinking things like Why would you want to help me? What do you want from me? What is your motive? The world is in a sad state of affairs when we offer someone a helping hand and they get a look on their face that suggests they don't know whether to accept our offer or call 911.

The point is that we should help people for the sole purpose of helping them, simply because we have it in our heart to do so.  Jesus tells us in the above scripture that if we do something for someone who cannot return the favor, we will be blessed, and recompensed for it at the resurrection of the just. I would like to encourage you to help someone who has a need, and can offer you absolutely nothing in return. It will be pleasing to God, It will bring you and the person you help tremendous joy. Helping others is a wonderful experience.

If you have a prayer request and would like me to pray for you leave me a message, and I will be more than happy to do so. May God bless you.