Title: Honouring the Poor.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; And that which he hath given will he pay him again. Proverbs 19:17 KJV

Devotion: Imagine a world where communities rally around the hurting, and homes become havens of hope. The writer of Proverbs encourages us, "If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—and he will repay you!" (Proverbs 19:17, NLT).

 Poverty takes many forms—financial, material, spiritual, or emotional. Some are trapped in cycles of hardship, while others struggle with illness or disability. Jesus reminds us that poverty of spirit also deserves our attention (Matthew 5).

As believers, we're called to do the following:

- Give generously to those in need

- Care for the vulnerable

- Live with open hearts

 Jesus emphasizes that serving others is serving Him (Matthew 25:40). Acts of kindness, such as feeding the hungry, clothing the needy, and visiting the sick, don't go unnoticed.

 While we long for a world without poverty, hunger, or conflict, Jesus promises to make all things right in His time. Until then, we're empowered to serve Him by loving others. Are you doing this in your little way? No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. The Holy Spirit compels genuine followers of Jesus to love His created ones. As Hebrews 11:6 promises, seeking Him brings rewards.

  John's words challenge us: "If someone has enough to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God's love be in that person?" (1 John 3:17, NLT). If you love God, do something for the needy in your neighborhood. When we serve God's people in obedience, we're serving Him. Let's embrace this call to honor the poor, love others, and reflect God's love in our world.

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