Homeless Ministry
As
I walked down the busy sidewalk, knowing I was late for an important meeting,
my eye fell upon one of those unfortunate, homeless vagabonds
that are found in every city these days.
Wearing what can only be described as rags, carrying every worldly possession
in two plastic bags, my heart was touched by this person's condition.
Some people turned to stare. Others quickly looked
away as if the sight would somehow contaminate them.
Recalling some long ago Sunday School admonition to "care for the sick, feed
the hungry and clothe the naked," I was moved by some powerful inner urge
to reach out to this unfortunate person.
Yes, where
some people saw only rags, I saw a hidden beauty. A small voice inside my
head called out, "Reach out, reach out!"
So I hesitatingly did.........
Won't be in Sunday School Class this week!!