"If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday." (Isaiah 58:10, ESV)
Recently, I've been preoccupied with the needs of those around me. Working in ministry affords me the budget to reach out to those in need - specifically those who are hungry, tired or in need of nourishment. Our church collects food each week for local food banks and a kitchen that serves the homeless. However, it got me thinking which resulted in two things: first, I became downtrodden at the realization of so many who are hungry, especially the children; second, I became encouraged by the verse of Isaiah 58:10 because if we could just remind each other of that purpose, think of the many people we could help. We would not only act as helpers to those people, but we could shine bright for Christ and show them that He is looking out for them and loves them.
