For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
                        (Romans 1:16) NIV

A common experience for Christians, either as individuals or as a church, is the sometimes often approach by people who are in need. Another common experience is that when you do help someone, either as an individual or as a church, word seems to get out, and the requests for help seem to multiply. As a result of that, decisions have to be made on who to help because whether you are an individual or a church, funds are not limitless. But, as Christians, we still hate to turn away people who are needy. It’s something we as people and churches struggle with.
What can we do for people when we can’t possibly give them monetary help? How about this: Tell them about Jesus! Of course. We can always share the good news of the gospel with people, even when we can’t help them in any other way!

So, when someone comes to you needing assistance, maybe even before you can determine whether you can help them or not, briefly tell them how you became a child of God through placing your trust in Jesus Christ. Maybe you can share with them a pamphlet or a Testament or may be you can even pray with them to find work or receive healing. End if they don’t leave with a gas card or a sack of groceries, they still may receive the best gift we have to offer them: the joy they can experience through knowing Jesus.

Faith Step:    Write down a brief account of how you came to faith in Jesus. May be you will be able to share it with someone who needs joy in his or her life.