Now... My brain said 'don't trust him' but I stopped and emptied my pocket of $3.55 and told him that's all the cash I had.
Only after I'd done my shopping did I realise he had been asking for more and that there was a chemist nearby. If I had stopped to talk to him I might have found out why he couldn't afford his prescriptions. I could have gone with him to the chemist and paid for them all and then prayed for him.
But instead of serving him with God's love I let the world fill my head. I gave him $3.55 and kept walking.
What if he needed someone to talk to? I neglected to show him Jesus. May The Lord grant me another chance to see this man or may he send someone else to love him instead of me.
Because although this man needed money right now, he really needs to hear the message of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour!
If you're stopped and asked for money... Maybe stop a little longer to ask why and to see if you can impart some love on that person.
This is something I hope do get the chance to do properly.
The elderly especially are prone to neglect and loneliness. So let us try our best to care for them.
Many Blessings.
