Yesterday I stood at the front of our local market and handed out brochures for Operation Christmas Child. My goal was to try to get our community involved in this ministry. The longer I stood there the heavier my heart became. As people walked by I asked, “would you like to pack a shoebox for a needy child”? Their reply was pretty much the same, no thank you. But what got my attention was how it was so easy to say no, not now. My whole being wanted to cry out– WHAT DO YOU MEAN NO, NOT NOW? THIS WORLD IS HURTING AND YOU SAY NO-WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? You say no yet comment on how beautiful the tree standing by the door is.
I think you get the picture on how it was. I really came close to tears a few times.
I was reminded of Jesus so many times as his heart cried out for the people of this world and how he was moved with compassion. I know what I felt yesterday doesn’t compare to what Jesus must have felt and probably still does.
36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Matthew 9:36-37
Have a good week and remember to always look up!
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