Most of us may not get in this situation very often. I am here several times a week.

Opportunities to care for the poor and oppressed.

James 2:15-16 says "Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?"

As Christ followers it is our job to do this. But wait! What about all of those who have blown all of there money on drugs, alcohol or the like? What about those who are just too lazy to work? What about those who don't seem to want to be in a better position?

Matthew 7:1 Be careful about your judging.

"Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord; He will reward you for what you have done." Proverbs 19:17

Here in 1 John 3:17 we see that if you have enough and don't help people God's love isn't in you. That is pretty bold...wow!

Please, take time today to pray and ask God to open your heart to this matter. In today's economy we (Americans) are latching on to everything we have thinking that it will never go anywhere (Matthew 6:19-21). We are scared about where to put our money in fear of losing it. We are hesitant to fill the gas tank thinking that it might come down a bit more. We don't want to buy anything 'cause we think we too will be broke in coming months.
Please, ask God what His will is for you in this time in America. Please realize that there could be someone living 2 doors down from you who has kids and no food. The dad lost his job due to cut backs and they just lost all of their money in the market.

Please help people. My favorite question: What Would Jesus Do? Maybe you are not able to shell out a ton of money to pay a light bill or buy groceries. But maybe you can spare a couple cans of food, maybe you can help someone get to an interview, maybe you can watch someones kids for a little bit while they try for a new job. The list of maybes can go on all day.