How many of us have surplus stored up for an "emergency"? Or spend more than we really ought to? Maybe it's an over-abundance of food in our pantry... overly large savings accounts... frequent - or even daily - trips to restaurants...
Are we being good stewards of what God has given us?
I'm not advocating for starving your own family for the sake of others, or emptying out everything you have in retirement or savings. Being prepared is a noble and responsible effort (see Proverbs 21:5).
But at the same time, we have no promise of tomorrow. And I'll bet some of us store a lot more for a rainy day than we will likely ever need.
Some of that extra food in the pantry could be donated to a local food pantry
Some of that money in savings could go to help a needy family or a child waiting for a home
And those restaurant lunches? Maybe buy that day's less-expensive special, switch to fast food once or twice a week, cut out that $2.00 soda, or even brown-bag it from time to time - and put the savings aside for a good cause
I encourage you to examine your own lifestyle, and ask God how you can help those who are less fortunate.
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