Dark Days Ahead

It has been quite awhile since I have visited my blog. However, the past months have been hectic but fulfilling. I notice that we are now experiencing a GOV SHUTDOWN. Wow! This is not an appetizing meal and surely  not one that many people , especially the needy, (the class of folk who depend on the social services) will relish.

I pray, sincerely and fervently that some amicable agreement may be reached before things worsen. It is so true, the Lord had said in the Scripture that the poor will always be with us. One school of thought says that the world has adequate resources to meet the needs of the 6.9 billion people in the world - resources are just not equitably distributed.

It is interested to note, that in the Old Testament God had implemented the  system by which people were to take care of each other. They were even to leave gleanings when they harvest so that the less fortunate could benefit. We are suppose to be our Brother's Keeper - look out for each other. However, " because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold " - Matthew 24:12. No wonder the world is in a mess! We have become more selfish, callous, blood thirsty, and love me, myself, and I - el numero uno.

I am happy that I have a God who loves regardless . He sent His Son to die for us - John 3:16.  He promises that our bread and water will be sure - Isaiah 33:16. Although, there is a SHUTDOWN, and men play their game(s), God has promised to sustain and supply our needs not necessarily our wants. - Philippians 4:19.  It would be great if the wealthy (few already do)  among us would share some of their wealth to succor in alleviating the existing poverty - We are blessed to help others. 

Isn't it welcoming/ heartwarming  to know that God does not judge us based our hue, education, status, wealth - everyone can access eternal life through Christ - one is not deprived because he/she is poor. Praise God!! It would be well if everyone would read Matthew 25:35-40 and adopt the commission given,
"For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. "

My Brothers and Sisters go and do likewise! Have a blessed week!