Advent Eve- 12/1/12

<sup>The generous will themselves be blessed,    for they share their food with the poor. (Prov. 22:9)

41</sup> But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you. (Jesus' words- Matthew 11:41)

(Policeman giving shoes to homeless man in NYC).  

Thoughts: On advent eve, perhaps it is good to think about helping the needy. Today at our church there is a toy drive in memory of Justin Pepper, a young 11 year old who died in a car wreck five years ago.  Justin gave his birthday presents to the needy children of Thornwell Home for Children.  Now hundreds of people bring toys for the needy kids.
    There are so many needs in our world today.  It takes faith to believe that when we are generous to others we will be blessed by God.  

Prayer: Help me to be kind to others as you have been kind to me.