Remember the Poor

November 09, 2011

 "Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do." Galatians 2:10

The call to remember the poor did not fall on Paul as an unwanted duty but as an affirmation for the very thing he was eager to do!  How do we respond to the remembrance of the poor?  When the great multitude of five thousand men came to hear the words of Jesus did our God merely preach to them the good news and leave them to their hunger?  Of course not!  He fed them until they were satisfied.  In the very imitation of Christ, Paul did not dishonor the grace that was shown to him by merely preaching with his mouth, but he also ministered with his actions.  In the same way James teaches us if "a brother is without clothes and daily food" and we say to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," and we do nothing to supply for their needs our words are meaningless.  Jesus proclaimed both that the Kingdom of Heaven is near, and he sacrificed his life on the cross so that we could have an inheritance in Heaven. 

Have we forgotten that we were once poor and broken and that Christ redeemed us and raised us from the grave and into life?  Jesus pulled us out of despair and gave us joy, so praise, honor, and glory to his name!  Holy Spirit please continue to work in our hearts and let us see the joy in loving our neighbors well and supplying for those who are in need, because you God have provided for our needs.  By your power and for your glory God let us imitated our Savior.

It is easy to be blind to the needs of others; however there are many people in the Seneca, Central, and Clemson areas who are in need.  Crosspoint receives many phone calls a week from people who are in need.  If you wish to serve and minister to those in need, or would like more information regarding Benevolence and Mercy Ministries at Crosspoint please contact Sean Alford at salford@generation-link.org.

Soli Deo gloria,

Sean Alford