Many people in the world have little or nothing to eat.
Over 9 million people die of starvation every year, and most are children. So, if you live in a country with plenty of food, you have a reason to be thankful.
A man asked Jesus what do I do to inherit eternal life? Jesus replied:
Luke 10:27 Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.
A man asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” In response, Jesus told a story about a man who was robbed and left for dead by the side of the road. Three people came across him, but only one stopped to help. The other two passed by without offering any assistance.
Today, we are reminded of the people starving in other countries who are often ignored and receive no help. Jesus tells the story of how one person stops to help a man in need.
At the end of the story, he calls three of his neighbors to him. The man who stopped to help was the one who responded. Jesus then said, “Go and do likewise.” This means that to love your neighbor is to help those in need.
So, this Thanksgiving, the question for you is: Will you help the poor and hungry and love your neighbor, or will you pass by and ignore them?
The Bible contains many promises about giving to the poor and hungry. This Thanksgiving presents a wonderful opportunity to help those in need and receive blessings from God.
Proverbs 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Proverbs 22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Luke 10:25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Luke 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
Luke 10:29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
Luke 10:30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
Luke 10:31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
Luke 10:32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
Luke 10:33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
Luke 10:34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Luke 10:35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
Luke 10:36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
Luke 10:37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
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