Soapbox Speech of the Day

Last night while I was cleaning, I came across this book I forgot I had. It is a book studying the book of Isaiah in the Bible. I am going to start reading it. The title of the book is "Be Comforted." Sounds like something I can use.

I recieved a piece of literature today that made me think on the subject of helping others. Do we do so because we want to be the Great Father, the Savior? No! They already have a Savior in Christ, if they have accepted Him. Nor should we go into it with the mindset of "They should grovel before us in gratitude." Folks, when people are in crisis mode, sometimes they say things or react in ways that we don't think are "appropriate." That is because of stress, sinful nature, etc. So sometimes we may not always recieve the gratitude due us.

We help out because God commanded us to. Jesus said that anyone who gives a cold cup of water in His name would be blessed. We give because Jesus gave His life for us. We give out of a spirit of humility, because we want to help ease the pains of people who are hurting, even in a small way.

Okay, I am off my soapbox now.