Today's readings are Deuteronomy 1.37-2.15 and Matthew 6.1-15.
In our modern world's culture of governmental charity and a welfare state, I wonder how many people are actually quiet heroes. In Matthew 6.1-4 we see our Lord's command to give quietly. The United States government doesn't seem to think this actually happens. I think it happens a whole lot more than we know. How many times have you known someone who had a need which was known and that need was taken care of? How many people have you known who are in lower income groups, raising children, and routinely receive bags of hand-me-down clothes? How about the young couple just getting started who receive a basket of food just because someone knew they could use it? Have you ever gone looking for an excuse to give something to someone? I know I have, and sometimes I've managed to pull it off too. I wonder how many Christians have quietly adopted other people's children by giving their parents clothing, lunch money, Christmas and birthday presents, and making sure those children make it to sporting events, music lessons, even doctor visits.
Of course, once we talk about this in the blogosphere we ruin it. So don't talk about it. Just go do something. Have fun! Your Father sees you and will reward you with his smile of delight.
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