February 18th

February 18th
Isaiah 58:1-9
Mike Virgil

In essence this scripture talks about fasting to serve the needy in our community, and then in turn receiving God’s grace. It also talks about actually serving neighbors in need not just talking about it, or doing it half heartedly then wondering why God doesn’t respond in a positive way to our efforts.

I see this scripture play out in the efforts of the humanitarian aid workers in Haiti; and in those in our community reaching out to help people who have suffered a catastrophic loss in their lives or who are struggling to make ends meet. These organizations and individuals are selfless when it comes to doing for others in their time of need. Unfortunately, there are also those that disguise their motives as helping others for their own personal gain.

As humans, we are sometimes fooled by what we see or hear. A true believer in God acts in a selfless and caring manner without concern for, “What’s in for me?” God knows your true intentions. I am thankful for those in our community that are selfless givers.