For more of the inspiring posts from many who took on the $10 challenge initiated by Brother Billy Coffey, please visit here and you might as well hang out for a while to get to know more about this man who writes about things he had learned from his own life and spiritual journeys.
I was discussing with my husband my desire to donate anything to nearby food banks as there are so many hurting people at this economic times. He was all for it because he knew and had seen the truth in what I said.
Whatever we want to share, the money we will use to buy them is from the Lord in the first place. How can we keep something that is just lent to us by the Giver of all good things.
The $10 hidden under my ID and badge and a few one dollar bills were still there, waiting for opportunity for whatever use it would come its way. To help out someone in need.
That same night, as I got on line, I received an email from our pastor and here was what it said [I made the names anonymous to protect them]:
“Hey RBC Family,
This is from R R…..w...--- On Thu, 12/10/09, r…..w@vn.net wrote:
From: r….w@vn.net Subject: homeless
To: m@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 8:31 PM
a lot of the homeless are asking for can food. can or will you ask the body to see if they can fill this need? thank you”
I knew right then that it was that opportunity that I could do for the Lord. So, this morning, I hurriedly went to the nearby store and got some canned soups. I also saw some tuna that came with the crackers, so I grabbed a few, thinking it would go great with the soup. These might be a temporary help, but at least, would be enough to satiate the pang of hunger. On cold days like these especially.
When we bring these food to our church, I don’t know who will benefit from them. But that’s not important because there are so many people hurting, both physically and much more, spiritually.
I pray that when those cold hands scoop the warm soup into their thirsty mouths and eat the little bit of solid protein and carbohydrates to help with their gnawing hunger, that they would say “thank You” to the One Who made everything possible. And most of all, in the midst of their trials of not having a home to live in, may they open their hearts to Jesus Who wants to make a home in all of our hearts. That would be the greatest Gift they could give to themselves.
Romans 10:13 ~ for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." [NIV]
Revelation 3:20 ~ “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” [NIV]
I love the idea of the $10 challenge. I think I might just incorporate into our family Christmas traditions. There is not anything more fun that looking for ways to bless people. :) I loved what you did with your challenge Rosel. :) Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAMEN and PRAISE GOD. He will multiply the blessing of the food that is anointed with love and prayers as it is given. I know you..I know you have prayed over each package/can. It is sent out in love...HIS LOVE!
ReplyDeleteAndrea
What a great idea at this time of year and all year long. God does indeed lead us to whom we are suppose to bless. Keep R in your prayers this weekend. I think he is under conviction big time! I know you love to see the lost restored. I love that about you. (and Jesus.)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this. It's cool, and an inspiration, to see what God is doing in your heart to serve others.
ReplyDeleteAmen! God is using this for good!
ReplyDeleteWylie
Great idea. Thanks for sharing--and the links too.
ReplyDeleteThat is just an awesome idea. I love it! We need to focus more on others than ourselves. THanks for this great post today friend. I needed it - now I need to do something about it!
ReplyDeleteNo one will disagree...what you did is something that all of us can do, to give our faith hands and feet! Many are homeless, and have no food, right here in my own country as well!
ReplyDeleteI pray that what you have done will be multiplied a hundred fold, and will start a miracle in the hearts of those receiving it.
Blessings be on you today, dear friend.
Love
Lidj
I love RBC and get their booklets monthly. I gathered canned goods Thursday for the homeless shelter. Thanks for your encouraging words. Doylene
ReplyDeletethis is what Christmas is about and what being a Christian is about - giving to show the love of the One who gives the best gift....You're the best. Have a great weekend. Sarah
ReplyDeletePraise God sweet sis, love you.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Rosel!
ReplyDeleteMy church collected socks for the homeless and today I went to help distribute the socks, blankets, coats and a warm meal to these people. All I could think when I was there was that I could have done more.
We don't realize the desperate need until we see it first hand like that. And many of the homeless were praising Jesus even in the midst of having nothing.