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Go ahead and look first at Acts 10 . See how God speaks to you individually. Then come back, if you wish, and see what God has put in my mind/heart.

Key Verse(s): Acts 10:4

Cornelius stared at him in fear. "What is it, Lord?" he asked.

The angel answered, "Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God…”

Title: Holy is Holy

Observation: God honors those who do things that are right, he delights in those who care for the poor, for the orphan, for the widow, for the aged. Cornelius did not know the One True God when he gave generously, but he did know that there was a God to be worshipped, and accordingly he gave.

America still does this well. Our nation gives generously to those in need. The money and manpower that has flowed over the last several years to those struck in tragedy from 9/11 to the Tsunami disaster, to New Orleans has been outstanding. I think God is honored by the generosity of our nation.

But let us be inspired all the more, we who know Jesus, to take care of those in need around us. Today I was given a lead into doing a ministry among the aged. Our church will not see benefit from taking on this ministry. Yet, I believe that God may very well be calling us to care for these people. We must be self-less so that God can lift us up.

Application: I personally need to be generous toward the poor. I need to find a way to give what I have, the most profound of which is the knowledge of the God of the Universe. I need to not merely look around “practically”, but to give of my money, time, skill, and faith generously to those who are in need.

Prayer: Lord God, give me a heart to see those who are struggling, those to whom I can offer a helping hand. Help me to exceed the generosity of Cornelius, because I know You and I know what you have called me to do. Let me encourage others, and teach my son, that this is a core value of my life and is worthy of emulation.

In Jesus Name,
Amen.