We left the house in his care, but by the time we returned after a few days, our first time guest had left after depleting the kitchen of every food item. Since he came to see his relation in dire straits, we expected him to be sober and exemplary. It happened to have been one of those lean months when every dime mattered, but it was our business to survive the aftermath. He did not attempt a repeat visit after that.

?Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not?give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.? ? Proverbs 30: 7-9 (KJV)

The Lord is counting on you after meeting your needs.
Let the Son shine in your heart daily.

By, Nosa Owens-Ibie,
Thursday, January 13, 2005.

Emailed Thursday, January 05, 2006