I have learned that in order to help people who are struggling we need to gather the resources necessary for the task. Many times that requires raising funds through donations. Most of the time it means getting people with the right knowledge and experience to help. Sometimes it can mean that we need to learn some things in order to provide effective help.
I Thessalonians 5:14 says, “And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.” People who are struggling are all around us. We just need to open our eyes to see the needs.
Those who believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord have the best resources to help those who are in need. We have been given every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places according to Ephesians. It is out of these rich blessings that we are called to be a blessing to others. We were not recipients of God’s blessings only to hold them unto ourselves. We must share with those who need us to help.
Reluctant Retiree 