DAILY READINGS: Esther 2; Zechariah 12 to 13:6; Revelation 19:1-10
Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was [eager] to do. Galatians 2:10
The question is sometimes asked, "Why does God allow poverty?" He owns the cattle on a thousand hills and He could feed the poor with manna and quails like He did for Israel in the wilderness. Is it not because He wants to give us the opportunity to share in love, with those whom He loves. A cup of cold water given in His name is the same as giving to Him. Also, it moves the recipient to give thanks for Christian generosity which brings glory to the Lord. May we be like Paul, generous and eager to share with those who are in need.—Milton Haack
I gave my life for thee, My precious blood I shed,
That thou might’st ransomed be, and quickened from the dead;
I gave, I gave My life for thee, what hast thou given for Me? —F. H.