"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.
“Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me!’ " Matt. 25:34
---This is my promise. It doesn't always make sense to help people. Sometimes it hurts, involves sacrifice, or doesn't turn out like you planned or hoped for. But in the end, when all is said and done, there is blessing. Such sweet blessing. And honor. And overwhelming love. And a home where your Father, who has promised you an inheritance as His child, welcomes you. And I know, I know so very sincerely, that this is what Jesus has done for me. When I felt so lost and alone, He took me in, even though He didn't know me. He clothed me, fed me, and looked after me when I was sick. And I want to treat others the same way, just as He asked. So whatever happens in life, it isn't purposeless. That's what I'm holding onto :)
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