And the King will answer them, I assure you: Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me. Matthew 25:40
What are you doing with the resources God has given? Who do you know that needs a loaf of bread or a dozen eggs? Do your words and actions model the example of Jesus?
These kinds of questions are so convicting for me that I already feel the need to get on my knees.
Are we giving a cup of water (or food, or clothing, or help) when one who does not have it shows the need? Or are we sending them away with a hug and the thought that we have problems and needs too? They may not ask, but when we see the need we must act upon it. We really do show our commitment to our LORD through our actions. Can we even imagine the surge of New Believers if our relationship with Jesus is evident in all our thoughts, words, and actions?
Applying ourselves to a way of life that shares our faith and our resources regularly with those around us is one way to reach the non-Believer. Caring about others goes a long way toward saying and showing that we really are who God says we are.
There is an additional page on this blog called Lifestyle Evangelism where there are suggestions for caring, sharing, and reaching out to everyone around us. We are commanded to reach and teach the lost but we must also remember those who are found. Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. Be the one to give it!
Take the time – TODAY!
Edited and reposted from a previous article.
Such wonderful truth! Thank you so much for sharing Marie!
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My pleasure Valerie. I always find new people to follow on this Linky. Blessings to you and yours! Marie
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Love your ideas, Marie, and the call to action. You’ve listed helpful ideas on the Lifestyle Evangelism page. The jar of joys jumped out at me. Love it! Visiting to day via #countingmyblessings
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Thanks! Reading those joys at the end of the year is a great way to spend a cosy wintry evening. Blessings to you and yours!
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Oh yes! God has been teaching me how to live Christlike lately! Thank you for this reminder. Actions speak loudly. Blessings to you!
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Isn’t it great that when our minds are open to Him, He can teach us! Blessings to you and yours! Marie
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I’ve been on this very topic much of the time lately, prompting Christians to meet the needs around them and also for the refugee situation. Thanks for sharing this with us at Grace & Truth!
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My pleasure Holly! It certainly does seem that God has been giving His family some serious prompting about meeting the needs of others. Thanks for the visit! Marie
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Thank you Marie. Yes, we who are given much…
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…must return it… Blessings to you and yours!
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Good thoughts! I like the thought that people could be saved if we start being what God really called us to be! Visiting #dancewithJesus.
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Thanks Kristen! Sometimes all it takes to open a heart to Jesus is to let Him shine through us.
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