I'm Rich

Today we gave out food parcels to many of the people in our church and community. There were 2 plastic shopping bags FULL of food. Each person received:
1 chicken
1 lb. ground beef
½ liter each of milk and juice
½ lb each of potatoes, onions, apples, bananas, cabbage and tomatoes
A small bag each of rice, flour, and sugar
A package of tea
A can of coffee
And because it’s Christmas and time to celebrate, they also received:
A box of cookies and a chocolate candy bar

The bags were overflowing with food. It was amazing to see the reactions of some of the people. One lady started singing and dancing. The whole fellowship hall stopped to look at her and she made them join in with clapping and cheering. I was reminded of David who danced and sang to the Lord and would not be stopped. He did not care if other people considered him “undignified.” When it is time to praise the Lord, sometimes you just can’t hold it in.

Another lady commented “I am rich today! In my house, we are rich today. God is so good to us. He does give us what we need.” Wow, 2 bags of food make her feel rich.

As we were checking the list to make sure everyone got their parcel of food, a few unexpected names were added to the list. One precious lady kept saying “You can give my parcels to her. I want to make sure she gets food as well.” How sweet it is to know someone with such a generous heart. But the Lord is good and we had more then enough parcels to go around. So everyone got something and no one had to walk away empty handed.

I was blessed to get to help pack these bags and help pass them out. Everyone was thankful and had big smiles on their faces. It is good to know that at least for a few moments, the worries of the world were eased. The burdens were lifted. God is good and cares for His people!

Good worship followed by good fellowship. I am truly blessed to be able to serve God here at this time.