This morning during my Bible reading quiet time, this verse hit me.
In fact, I went back to it several times.
"Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required: and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more."
God tells us that those of us that are fortunate need to share with those who are not.
And I look around at my home and my things, and even though we are frugal and don't have alot of "toys", we still have everything we need.
Everything.
And I am again hit with the need to share all of my wonderfully safe, fortunate, need filled, family focused, blessed life with another little one who doesn't have all this.
Doesn't have a lap to sit on and someone to read stories to her.
Doesn't have her own bed, or even clothes or toys to call her own.
Doesn't have brothers and sisters to clown around with, wrestle on the couch with, or snuggle with at night while watching a movie.
Doesn't have the unconditional love of parents and a family.
Doesn't have the teachings of a faith that she can hold on to and rely on.
And I know that I am again being nudged to do something about it.
I know those feelings and know that verse well. I love to hear when the Spirit speaks and watch those that follow. You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteWe are on our way to China in the morning. Here we go again. :)