Deuteronomy 15:10" Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do."
Before the Israelites enter the promised land, they are reviewing God's laws and in this chapter, God reminds them to care for the poor. They are to give generously and cheerfully as they care for the poor among them.
Currently at Crossroads, we are in a teaching series about money titled "Getting There." Our hope is that people will "get there" with their finances and by "get there" we mean a place of financial peace. A place where folks are not in debt or filled with worry and anxiety about their bills. We want people to get to a place where they are debt free and have savings so they can live free and give freely! The ultimate destination-the place to "get" is a place where we can generously and joyfully give to others-to charity, to the poor, and to those who need help. Am I "there" yet? Have I gotten "there" yet? We are very close! We are giving to Crossroads and sponsor three children with World Vision, but we still are not completely "there." My hope is in 2016 to get there. With God's help, and some hard work I know we can.
Dear Jesus, help me to honor you with what you have given me. Help me to "get there" so I can be a blessing to others. Help me to care for and provide for the poor with a glad heart. Amen.
