Lost and Homeless

Main Scripture:  Some wandered in the wilderness, lost and homeless. Hungry and thirsty, they nearly died. “Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he rescued them from their distress. He led them straight to safety, to a city where they could live. Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:4-9

Song to meditate on:  What if She is An Angel - Tommy Shane Steiner(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rEkvkjFJAA)

 

 

There is hardly anything more fulfilling for me than coming home after a hard day’s work. As a matter of fact, I look forward to it every day. There are a lot of persons however, who don’t look forward to going home because they either do not have a house to call a home or they live in a house but it cannot be called a home.

Ladies today I want us to reflect on the latter. Today’s scripture tells us about those who wander in the wilderness lost and homeless, but do you know that there are many people who live in a house that is not a home?

For many of us, at the end of the day we go home to relax, unwind and be away from the stresses that a hard day's work brings. However, there are some persons who prefer to stay away and even stay at work because home can be compared to hell. There are many women who are abused physically and emotionally daily. There are many who do not have food to feed their children. There are many who have never experienced love where they live. There are many who are sick and experience constant pain daily. There are many women who live in a house but they are homeless.

Oliver Wendell Holmes said “Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” Sadly, many women today are leaving not only with their feet but with their hearts. That woman might be sitting beside you at work today.

Therefore, ladies do not take for granted that you have a loving place that you call home. Do not take for granted that you’re not homeless. Instead cherish what you have, cherish your family, thank God for them daily. Home may not be perfect but if you can truly say you have a home, consider yourself blessed, there are many who have never experienced a place called home.

For those of us who cannot call our place of abode home, cry out for help! Pray and ask God for help, also remember that God have placed persons in your life to help you, do not be ashamed about your situation. Find a trusted co-worker or friend to talk to or find a counselor or Pastor.

For those of us who know someone like this we are God helpers on this earth, so help someone not to be homeless today by reaching out to them. We have to be God’s light by being our brother’s keeper. Take the time to help someone today.

Let’s Pray,

Dear Lord, forgive us for taking our homes for granted, help us today to appreciate our families and our love ones. Lead us today to someone who is hurting and homeless so that we can help them today.

In Jesus Name

Amen