Psalms 72:13 He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. 14 He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight. KJV
History tells us and we repeat it even today, that the poor and needy are lower life forms basically and do not deserve anything from us! Many say, "They don't have to beg on the street, get a job do something productive with your life." Have you ever been so desperate that you did not know which way to turn. You're living in your car (if you are lucky enough to have one, you may be bunked down under a bridge or alley way) and your children live with you. They are hungry, dirty, and so sad and you know that if you do not find a way out of this situation, you could lose them to society. So, you beg for help. Sadly, because there are those who exploit begging as a job, many people do not want to give. I have seen with my own eyes, a "beggar" get into a nice car and drive off at the end of their day. They put in their full day's work, and probably going home to a nice place they live in, food on the table, lights are on etc. This is why, I believe most people drive by a person like this than not, without giving help. May God give us wisdom, compassion, and discernment in helping these folks. God Help us to recover the compassion that Jesus, our Messiah, and the one mentioned in this verse, has for the lost, poor, needy.
In this verse, the psalmist describes the One that has the greatest compassion of all! The coming Messiah who will ". . . save the souls of the needy." He is our model when it comes to serving people in need. We can reach out with material things such as food, clothes, lodging, but if the people we "help" have not the Gospel, it is a moot point to help them with the physical. All people need the Gospel, and we are the ones God has chosen today to reach the lost. The poor, needy of our world to see them saved and snatched from the hands of the devil and his demons. What do they need most? Jesus Christ the Saviour of all.
My Preacher, Dr. Terry Booher, had the givingist biggest heart I have ever seen here on earth. . . but he used that precious big heart with compassion and wisdom. Many would come to the church for handouts. He didn't often give cash, but he would give them food, gas, clothes, diapers, formula . . . you name it. He would go down to the power company and pay a light bill or follow them to the gas station to fill theirr car up with gas, or the grocery store to buy them some groceries, a gallon of milk etc. That Was Dr. Terry Booher! O the compassion he would show to others!
He modeled his compassion after Christ, and that is what we all should do. One day if we are not careful, we could be on the receiving end like these folks. We are to have a love for ALL people RICH or POOR, and want to be a blessing. How about you? What are some of the things you can do to lift these poor and needy people up in Jesus' name?
The most important question you can ask them is do you know Jesus as your Saviour. Make sure if you are giving to these people, that you share the gospel. We travel everywhere with all kinds of Gospel Tracts. If we give anything, the Gospel is given first. At that point, you will know immediately if they are sincere in their desire to get better, be better, and to hear the precious Word of God.
May God ever give us a great compassion for the poor and needy.
ANSWERED PRAYER!
Pastor Weido is now cancer free! 02-02-23
Walter's surgery was a success! 02-02-23
Brian McBride's surgery went well, waiting for tests. 02-02-23
Stan Skriloff - Cancer FREE 2-2-23 just two more treatments, which are so hard, so keep praying for him!
Pray for the Printing Ministry and all that goes on with it. PUNCHER ISSUE IS RESOLVED! PRAISE THE LORD, ALSO OUR 3 blade TRIMMER IS REPAIRED AS WELL AS THE LAMINATOR! Miss Shirley came to volunteer along with Miss Elaine for 5 days straight! They are just finishing up 60,000 Gospel Tracts, and 50,000 to go!
Praise the Lord! 2-3-23 Keep on praying, God is moving!
HE CARES! Do You Know HIM? Lord, help us to be wise, studied up, aware, and faithful to You. Amen. With love and prayers, May we be your faithful Philippians 2:16 Missionaries?
Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Tom and Linda Milam
Missionaries to America and around the world!
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS:
- David Harrison - cancer UPDATE - Pastor Harrison has stage 4 cancer and it has metastasized throughout his body! Please keep him in prayer as he begins treatment today.
- Frankie Sutherlands in-laws' health, and his health as he is their full-time caregiver. (West End Baptist)
- Brady Rochester - diagnosed with Parkinsons and Neuropathy ~ they will be serving at New Testament Baptist in Okeechobee FL February 5th, and 8th if you can visit on those days, you won't be disappointed!
- Gene Papsidero ~ released from the hospital pray he continues to heal.
- Jim Bove ~ ER visit with dizziness, RELEASED from hospital, but No diagnosis as yet.
- Dolly ~ God knows and has the answers.
- Kaycee Scalise and hi-risk pregnancy.
- Barbara - last stages of organ cancer.
- Lorraine - recovery from surgery.
- Lorrie - salvation.
- Wayne Corfman - pacemaker check went well but, he has a few more months of monitoring and will get his pacemaker changed out soon. He will be seeing his cardiologist more often. It is hard to believe it is time to get a new one. (Ten years since he died in my car and was revived!) Please pray for wisdom for his caregivers!
- Sharon J. Her mom Kathryn's health.
- Larissa, Helene, Calvin, Dominic, Rocky, Cindy - Our group home folks.
- Pastor Mike Schneider, power and confidence to preach the whole counsel of God!
- Judy Lewis - praise the Lord, released from the hospital. Pray that her health continues to improve.
- Please pray for our daughter Lita in her health journey with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Pray that doors open on her healthcare needed. Click on the link to learn more about this awful disease. Guillain-Barre syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
- Mary Nutter, cancer treatments and hospitalization.
- Carl Odell - Knee surgery 1/27. SURGERY WENT WELL, PLEASE PRAY FOR FULL HEALING
- Levi - teen burned 1st & 2nd degree burns on his hands, when his derby mower caught fire.
- Dickie and Debbie Reynolds - Dickie's pacemaker replacement and full recovery.
- Reggie Parker - very sick, emergency surgery, kidneys failing, needs a special touch from heaven through the prayers of saints like you! His father is the pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Elizabeth City, NC. Please pray for this young man!
- Robbie Colt ~ needs double lung replacement after total damage of lungs by covid, also pray in the loss of his father to covid, and his stepmother.
- Walter - serious health
- Dr. Melvin Aiken - heart pacemaker surgery is complete, and he is now home.
- Pam Shumate - health (our niece)
- Brenda Milam - wisdom and health (Tom's sister)
- The Henshaw's health - praise the Lord their home sold, but at the end of February they will be moving out of state. Pray for them through these great changes.
- Edie Smith - health (my sister)
- PJ - heart surgery, PRAY he can come off of the breathing machine, complications of blood clots in the brain and in his legs.
- John Odom - aneurisms.
- Louise Odom - cancer treatments.
- Imogene Walston - back injury and major mouth surgery on the 25th, went really well. Pray for a speedy recovery.
- Connie - injured back, continued healing.
- Pastor Greg - blood pressure issues.
- Miss Shirley-health - doing some better and able to help in the print shop some in the last couple of weeks.
- David Wiles - Cancer
- Pastor Bernard Antonis ~ HEALTH, PRAISE THE LORD for answered prayers - Pray for Mrs. Carolyn as his caregiver and a healing touch on her body.
- These families have lost loved ones to death in the last few months: John Isler, Larry Goodman, Frank Sparks, Lucinda Lane, Randy Rolle, Ruth Kemp, Bill Alley, Keith Cook, Cathy Harrison, Rachel Vance, Gail Tipton, Bob DeSalvio, Gail Tipton, Davis and Tichnell Family, Tudino family, Fuentes Family, DeSalvio Family, Thompson Family, The Toler Family in the homegoing of Donnie, Lucinda Lane Family (my beautiful sister-in-love), Keith Cook Family (our nephew and Tom's sister Florences' son), The Leo Family, The Echeverria Vallejos family in the homegoing of Patricia's father, The Baker Family, Richard Rosenmeier family, Jerry Kruckow family, the Clingaman family
- Shannon - health problems, grieving in loss of father.
- DJ needs a special touch from heaven. (Shannon's son and she has asked us to pray for DJ - God Knows!)
- Carolyn-health
- Pray for our need for a home here in Florida - We know You have the supply Lord already, help us to be patient. We moved Saturday the 14th, once again, to a precious saint's home for a couple of Months... at least till May when we will "move again." We are glad to be a help to Sister Cora and feel by May she will have her strength and healing by then.
- Pray for Sister Cora and her hip healing from a fall and surgery. Praise the Lord! Keep her in your prayers please. We are thankful for this wonderful home for a few months stay till the Lord moves us on.
- Pray for the Printing Ministry and all that goes on with it. BIG issue with our puncher . . . PUNCHER ISSUE IS RESOLVED! PRAISE THE LORD, ALSO OUR TRIMMER IS REPAIRED AS WELL AS THE LAMINATOR! PLEASE Pray our paper supply will continue - we are still not able to purchase COVER STOCK, but we praise the Lord for our previous pastor's wisdom in buying several truckloads of this precious product. Only God knew what we would be facing today with shortages, and we have the "widows' mite" we are working from. We have started negotiating with equipment vendors, particularly for the color and black and white printers! We seek wisdom and discernment in this area!
- Pray for the Mission Team coming in June that we will be able to finish all the work they will do for the few days they are with us.
- Pray for me and Tom; our health, out strength, and our service.
- Robyn-Health
- Carol and Richard-Health
- Cathy-Health
- Dicky and Debbie Reynolds - health
- 2-month-old great-nephew Evan. Evan is home from the hospital and doing well.
- Marsha-Health and ankle pain
- Pastor Johnny J-health and recovery from surgery - recovering well from surgery thank you for your prayers.
- Carol and Richard-Health
- Cathy-Health
- Arlene-Health
- Ruth-Health
- Brian-Health
- Lucinda Lane Family - pray for my brother Joe. This is a hard transition for anyone, but his health is poor as well.
- Paul Tipton - pray for Bro. Paul serving God in Nicaragua without his helper and bride.
- Penny - special unspoken - pray for her husband Mike - health.
- Billy Ward - health and continued healing, Sonja his bride and caregiver.
- Benjamin - surgery went well, pray for his recovery which may be long.
- Elaine - continued good health and strength.
- Linwood - health
- Pray diligently for all those that carry the title "Caregiver"!
- Sandra Parsons - her call to encourage the servants at FBC Publications & Printing WAS a blessing. 90-year-old pastors' wife, now living alone at her church after her husband's homegoing. Saved 72 years loves the LORD God more today than ever. A real blessing and encouragement.
- Kimberly LaSage - health and John Peters and family.
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