Giving to the Beggar

Give to him who keeps on begging from you, and do not turn away from him who would borrow [at interest] from you. Matthew 5:42 Amplified 

Neither a borrower nor a lender be…. Jesus is telling us here to give…and to lend. If God has blessed us, then we should share. It all belongs to Him anyway, right? We come into this world with nothing…and leave with nothing. We can’t take it with us, but it is nice to leave our families secure—so they don’t have to be the beggars or borrowers. If they become beggars…will you take care of them? Makes me want to give to those beggars that we see on the street corners with the signs…HOMELESS—PLEASE HELP or WILL WORK FOR FOOD. I’ve heard that those people make a pretty good income. In the city of Spokane I once saw two beggars arguing over who could “work” a particular street corner. Pushing and shoving—angry faces—belligerent voices. I didn’t want to stick around there. They had a racket going. Do I need to give to them? I don’t think so…but Jesus says to give. Maybe I need to rethink this begging issue. Would they want a loan? 

RSVP: Jesus is telling us to give to those begging and to lend if we are asked. Is there something we can give them spiritually as well as monetarily? How will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer ~ Jesus, help me to see and meet the needs of those who are begging and needy—physically and spiritually. Give me wisdom to know how to help them. 

Happy Anniversary, Lisa & Kim.

Blessings on you…today and always.

Love & Prayers.

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All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.