SCRIPTURE: Psalm (NIV) 41:1 Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. 2 The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes.
OBSERVATION: In the Old Testament, David had one of the closest relationships with the LORD. Much of God’s character is revealed in the Psalms. David knew God and what moved the heart of God. How a person considers and treats the “weak” makes a big difference to God. A person who is kind to the weak has God’s attention. “He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.” Proverbs 19:17
APPLICATION: Almost every day I receive requests for money to help the poor. Many times those requesting money have taken orphans into their home and are trying to provide food, clothing, and shelter for them. I have not been able to help them, but I try to point them to GOD. I encourage them to find the many scriptures in the Bible that they can take in prayer to God. He has promised to help them. I have made no promise to them, but some have more faith that I will help them then that God will help them. But consider the verses above! GOD has made promises in His word to help those who care for the poor.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, reading through your Word reveals your character to me. It shows me what you are like and how I can please you. It shows me why you do what you do. When I do what pleases you, I can have confidence that you will enable me do what pleases you. Amen
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