Today I was reflecting on one of my mentors, who was also my favorite uncle. He was crippled by spinal meningitis at 8 years old. He never had the joys of youth most of us remember, like running through a park or at school or swimming at the public pools. He was always in the house, too weak to do anything. He had no formal schooling, girl friends, wife or children. But he was the most helpful and patience man I've ever known.
During this time of recession many people I hear are complaining about what they don't have anymore. I think back about this uncle who had never had or driven a car, never had a job in his life, never owned or rented a home of his own or had a bank account. He was always trying to encourage others and giving his time to enlighten others to see the opportunity we have to look outside ourselves and touch someone.
Yesterday, I encountered a homeless person who said "God loves you" and stated that she is standing in faith on Philippians 4:19, ( "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.") Then she said she has nothing to complain about and asked me what did I read this morning to stand in faith on. I was at a lost for words. I remember the words of the late Dr. Walter Martin who already said we should have a reason to believe when ever we encounter someone.
Let us remember the same.
