Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power
to act. Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to
you”— when you already have it with you.
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Proverbs 3:27-28
“Hey, do me a favor . . . “
Oh goodness. . .
Depending on who is saying those word, I admit that I sometimes
cringe when I hear them.
Think about it. . . our view of our possessions, time, and money
is exposed when we are faced with the “inconvenient” needs of a neighbor.
How many times though, is God in the inconvenient moments — the
times that we don’t want to help someone around us.
Sometimes it takes a disaster like a hurricane or earthquake to
activate people toward acts of service for each other, but for the Christ
follower, the Scripture tells us to act now!
As we do, we may be surprised that we find Jesus in the person
that we give water to, or the friend in the hospital, or the needy neighbor who
needs an act of compassion.
When God gives you the opportunity to serve those around don’t
let it pass by!
Have a blessed day!
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