Being Sensitive During Insensitive Times

Most, if not all, Christians think of themselves as the protector of the downtrodden, feeder of the poor, provider of shelter, and all around nice guy. A shudder runs down the spine of the normal church member when the words of Jesus tell of providing water when He was thirsty and food when He was hungry. When these are given to the most insignificant, they are given to Him. So when the hat is passed and the missionaries are present, we give of our Christian duty.

We volunteer. We help the obvious. Yet, people within our realm of influence go without. Someone in your congregation, at this moment is without a job. Parents are going hungry because there is only enough food for the children. Utilities have just been disconnected in the home of someone we know. Families are being torn apart in silence.

If they would only ask for help, it would be provided. We even dare to say that it is not our fault. These people are suffering in silence. We can't fix what we don't know to be broke. But, that's the rub.

The world system will help if it is applied for. The Christian system should be so sensitive to those around them, especially those we rub elbows with, to be able to be led by the Holy Spirit to plug a hole. People with needs are treated many times as people with disease. We don't want to catch the problem of needing help. Besides, who will then help us.