One thing that appeals to me about Jesus is the way He moved and walked freely in the Spirit — always ready unto every good work. I want to see the poor people that God puts before me. After all, more than twenty of the Hebrew Psalms center on God’s love and care for the poor. John, one of Jesus’ closest Apostles, summed it up this way in 1 John 3:17: "But whoever has the world’s goods, and beholds his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?"
But it’s not just the poor in need of our help. What about the missionary you may know who has barely enough to keep body and soul together? What about the young lady who would go to school to become a third world doctor — but doesn’t have the funds? What about the flood victims who lost their homes? What about the fledgling radio ministry that reaches into China? Or, what about the mom who just needs a bag of groceries to get her kids through another week?
So, remember to "check in with God" on a regular basis. Pray over where your funds are needed most. This Christmas season is the perfect time to ask God to open your eyes to special needs in the world, and to perhaps give a little more than usual. Keep your home church as a top priority, but be open to helping others. Sure we can legalize our giving — but isn’t it more fun when we don't?
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Steve Diggs presents the No Debt No Sweat! Christian Money Management Seminar at churches and other venues nationwide. Visit Steve on the Web at www.stevediggs.com or call 615-834-3063. The author of several books, today Steve serves as a minister for the Antioch Church of Christ in Nashville. For 25 years he was President of the Franklin Group, Inc. Steve and Bonnie have four children whom they have home schooled. The family lives in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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