There are those that look on a homeless man with bloodshot eyes as a lost cause. Certainly not a cause worth giving money to. People will say, “Don’t give the person money. He will just go buy alcohol.” I suppose that may be true…
I prefer a bit different perspective. I prefer to count my blessings and share them with another and attach no strings. I prefer to give with little expectation other than to possibly create an opportunity to tell another about the love of Jesus.
I woke William and gave him some cash. He looked at it. Stuck it in his pocket and replied, “It was cold last night.” I agreed and asked God’s blessing on William. I felt good about my investment in William’s life. I’m hoping my cash authenticates God’s love for William in a way he can understand.
Live life with an open hand…
