Looking Out For The Weak

SCRIPTURE
Psalm 41:1, Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the Lord delivers him in times of trouble.


OBSERVATION
This passage gave me so many visual images. Those who first come to mind are the orphans, widows, or elderly, but I can also imagine someone needing physical help opening a door, or lifting something. I could visualize a person in a wheelchair that might not be able to reach an item off the shelf. It also made me think of those who are spiritually weak. You know the person
who calls you for prayer just when you sat down for dinner. They seem to struggle with the same terminal tendencies. Our society has become so ME oriented it seems that people walk around with blinders on, not even noticing or caring about the world that is passing them by. Others seem to be running by the clock with head down moving forward at a fast and constant pace. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a door slam on someone, not by accident just with no regard. Or someone dropping something and 3 or even 4 people just walk on by never bothering to give a second glance much less a helping hand. Let's face it, all of us at some time in our life will be the weak one. My thoughts go to Jesus' words in Luke 6:31, "Do to others as you would have them to do you". When we have regard for the weak, this verse tells us we will be "blessed", and that "the Lord will deliver us in times of trouble". Anyone out there want a blessing? I sure raise my hand to that, but I must be obedient to God's word.


APPLICATION
we need to look for those opportunities that come into our path everyday where we can be a blessing to those that are weak. It may be holding that door open, or sending that extra cash I have to a missionary who is taking care of orphans. It might mean I won't get that quiet time I was looking forward to. It reminds me of a little song I used to sing with my class. It's the only way to spell real joy. J is for Jesus-He takes first place.
O is for others we meet face to face
Y is for you in whatever you do, put yourself last and spell JOY!

PRAYER
Father, thank you for opening my eyes and ears that I will see the opportunities that you set before me each day to have regard for the weak. I want to see them as your divine appointments to be a blessing rather than an inconvenience. Help me to remember that true Joy comes from me putting you first, others next, and myself last. Thank you that you will deliver me in my day of trouble.
In Jesus name, Amen