Today 9-3-2024

Romans 15:2 ESV "Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up."I would have walked right past him but something made me stop! Today's Word is about helping! I didn't even notice him sitting there but as I passed by, I believe the Holy Spirit had me look down. He sat, covered in filth and was wearing rags.  At first I didn't notice that he was crying but as I bent down and asked if he needed help, his eyes looked up and I could see the tears. I asked what was wrong, if there was anything I could help with. His reply surprised me "why", he said. As I thought about how best to answer that, I thought of the times when I was down, needed some help, and how people came to help me. I told him that I had been in similar situations and needed help and so I thought I would offer him the same. We ended up talking for hours, going to dinner, and calling a local friend I knew, for I was out of town. Taking a moment to see the need doesn't cost us that much but the encouragement we give can make the difference! peace, tom