THE DAILY BLUEPRINT FOR 8-30-08

SPECIAL EDITION - THE POOR - THEIR NEEDS - OUR RESPONCE-
-------Day 19-------

James 2:15-16
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes, and daily food. If one of you say to them, "Go I wish you well: keep warm and well fed." but does nothing about his phyical needs, what good is it?

Today's verse does not leave any room for walking away from a brother or sister in need - to me this is all about those of the Church -those who know Christ and have needs -we as a part of the body should supply for the needs of others -this is one purpose of some mission trips - the one I took this past June showed me what it means to help other brother and sisters in need -and while we don't speak the same earthly language - we have more in common then we think - when someone is in need - James says we should help them - nice talk or saying you will pray for them is not enough - we need to met their need the best way we can - the whole point of this series is to remind everyone that there are many in need around us each day that need to see God in us - we are to be the hands and feet of Jesus - why do we do good things? What's the reason for what we do? Its the hope of Jesus - It not about gaining or earning salvation instead its about worship of our Lord -when we begin to do things not because we have too but because we want too - that's a change that God can cause to happen in your heart - when you begin to help those in need - you will find it becomes adictive - but its a good adiction!
Lets not leave those in need behind while we do what we can to met our needs and those of our familes - God has called us to lend a hand to those in need - lets obey HIM! If you see a need - seek God and see what He wants you to do - then do it! Amen! Lets remember HE is the LORD and we are HIS servants! yeah!
one final word:
We can be the warmth or fullness of Jesus to someone - lets be His hands and feet!
Daily Blueprint 8-30-08
Let God have your eyes so you can see the needs around you -
Brandon Heath sings about this is his song - Give Me Your Eyes!