Have Joy and be Thankful
But then someone burst my bubble, my stranger of the day…
A tall man with a “fast food” cup on his hand begging for money at 7 pm. When I saw him, I paused my unhappy thoughts (debt, sickness, difficult people, and work); to put him before the Lord and give Him an agape bag.
AGAPE BAG- a ziplock bag filled with a snack, hand sanitizer, kleenex, socks, candy, and a card with God’s word and a gospel message, the contents may vary.
That homeless man gave me a beautiful gift that night, overflowing joy, He was so happy, his smile was beaming and He starting praising God and blessing me. All because of a tiny agape bag and a prayer. Hmm, I tell you people bless me more, than I bless them.
This homeless man reminded me of God’s commandment…
- To be joyful in ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
- To be thankful in ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
- To Praise Him in ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
- To Pray instead of complain in ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Tes 5:16-18
Friend, no matter how big your problems are, they will never be big enough for God. Have peace and joy, because He is in control. Lets praise Him like the homeless man no matter the circumstance.