“I’ve heard a lot of talk in recent years–you probably have too–about people preparing for disaster laying up stores of water and food in their homes, bracing for impending doom by gathering all the provisions and nonperishables they can put away…it strikes me that we don’t hear as many people talking about how they can meet the needs of others in times of crisis. Frequently, the concern seems to be more about self-preservation…
A downturn in the economy can cause people to wring their hands and get in a dither over how dire the outlook appears. Yet as followers of Christ–confident in His ample promises and providence–we should view such difficult times as opportunities to showcase to the world the goodness and grace of God. And few things make this statement more profoundly than she we are generous givers, especially when seen against the backdrop of conditions that make self-preservation such a natural reflex.”
Nancy Leigh DeMoss in The Quiet Place: Daily Devotional Readings (Chicago: Moody, 2012) reading for September 21.
Few things are more rewarding than when one of my children comes to me and suggests a meditation from their daily devotional reading. Special thanks to Sophie (17) for suggesting this post. She blessed me with it and I am passing it on. Let’s be people who think of others while trusting in the “ample promises and providence” of God. Thanks Sophie!