We need to do a spiritual assessment as it relates to our destiny. Each of us is meant to add value to the Kingdom as we mature in Christ. Since the last assessment, has anything changed on behalf of the Kingdom of GOD?
Wisdom wrote in Proverbs chapter 22:
Blessed are those who are generous,
because they feed the poor.
In Matthew chapter 25, Jesus spoke:
31 “When the Son of Man appears in His majestic glory, with all His angels by His side, He will take His seat on His throne of splendor, 32 and all the nations will be gathered together before Him. And like a shepherd who separates the sheep from the goats, He will separate all the people. 33 The ‘sheep’ He will put on His right side and the ‘goats’ on His left. 34 Then the King will turn to those on His right and say, ‘You have a special place in my Father’s Heart. Come and experience the full inheritance of the kingdom realm that has been destined for you from before the foundation of the world!
35 For when you saw me hungry, you fed me. When you found me thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I had no place to stay, you invited me in, 36 and when I was poorly clothed, you covered me. When I was sick, you tenderly cared for me, and when I was in prison you visited me.’
By helping the impoverished children and their families, we are fulfilling what Jesus ware referring to in the above passage. We are to help those who are unable to help themselves. Jesus stated: ‘When you cared for one of the least important of these my little ones, My True Brothers and Sisters, you demonstrated Love for me.’
What was Jesus’ response to those who were self-serving?
44 “And then those on His left will say, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty and not give You food and something to drink? When did we see You homeless, or poorly clothed? When did we see You sick and not help You, or in prison and not visit You?’
45 “Then he will answer them, ‘Don’t you know? When you refused to help one of the least important among these My little ones, My true Brothers and Sisters, you refused to help and honor Me.’ 46 And they will depart from his presence and go into eternal punishment. But the Godly and beloved ‘sheep’ will enter into eternal bliss.”
Many charities help people in need during the Christmas season and then they are done. We will be there for the impoverished kids on “the day after” when others are nowhere to be found. These kids will get hungry again after the holiday season. We will continue to minister life to them and let them know they are not forgotten.
Could there be a “history changer” among these kids who will remember this time of assistance? Could there be a child whose destiny is to be a prophet among them? FATHER knows.
Many Christians want GOD’S blessings but not HIS Presence. When in HIS Presence, the Fear of GOD is realized and expectations are placed on us to become active and fruitful in our walk. The focus shifts from “self” to others and we will be judged according to the fruit we produce for the Kingdom. How much “stuff” we have will not be part of the equation.