I am talking about people that are involved with non-profits that can't get there hands dirty. I'm talking about the one that say, "I do this or that and I make this happen, but I can't stand the sight or smell of that, so I refuse to be around it." These respected people that run a charity for homeless people and can't stand to be around the homeless. People that want recognition for something they actually despise. Pastors that fly in their private jets, in their expensive suits and look like they are doing a lot for their faith but won't give the poor, underprivileged, even small time pastors the time of day. Who are these people and who do they think they are?
(This rant is for christians)
(This rant is for christians)
Did not Jesus in all of his glory come to earth? Did He not come out of woman and was he not born in a manger? He certainly could have come from the sky with all of His glory and most certainly could have had angels surround Him to keep your filth away, but NO! He came as a human being. He got dirty. He lived a righteous life so we would know how to live. The Christ in all of His perfection laid down his life for us. And on that cross He took our sins and suffered for you who can't stomach the "dirty", sick or poor.
Damn, it is a tough life when everything was given for you and you are too good for anything that doesn't profit you.
My grandfather is one of my heroes. Great man that seemed to loved everyone. He would open his doors to the homeless and he was extremely talented at everything he applied himself to (Sports, preaching, socially and so on). In the later days of his life, he suffered from Parkinson's disease. and for the last years of his life due to falls and many visits to the ICU; he needed someone with him 24/7. I could not stand to see him like that, because I wanted my last memories of him being that guy great at everything instead of being dependent. I ended up being his caregiver (despite not really wanting to take on that roll). I would wash him, wipe him, feed him through his tube, clean his catheter, suction his mouth and everything else. At first it was very hard to take in. I have a weaker stomach when it comes to smells. It was a struggle at points. There were days when he was doing good that we would go out to the park or just for a drive. I was in awe of how grateful he was. I grew closer to him through the last year with him. Doing that stuff for someone I love became something I would not trade for anything. I cherish the times I got to spend with him, and I feel very blessed to have been able to be with him on his last days. My only regrets are the times I did not give him my all. I feel like there was so much more I could have done.
NOW! To finish my rant. I understand the lack of desire to see hurting people; likewise, nobody should want to see another suffer. Let's imagine for a moment that we are one of these people that are hurting. One that so many don't want to see. Where is the love? If you truly have "compassion" for people and "love" these people as we are called to love, then get your ass off your high horse and get your fancy suits a little dirty. Jesus showed us how to live. Let us follow His example. Be love to someone!
Side note... I am not saying this to discourage someone that has this mindset, but to hopefully have a little breakthrough. May this encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and be His hands and feet.
Grace & Peace!
"Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." James 1:27
My God, help me be a servant to your people. Put me in positions to show love and give hope to the ones in despair. I am not worthy to be called your son , but You called me out of this world to take part in Your plan. Give me strength to take on the task ahead of me. I am weak and you are strong. I rely on you, because apart from you I am nothing. I don't know your thoughts for Your are infinite and mine are limited, but may my will reflect Your will. May my heart break for things that break Yours. I stand in awe of Your flawless love. THANK YOU! Now let me be a light that shines bright. I ask this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
