Today's Henri Nouwen & Commentary 8/20/2013

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Tuesday August 20, 2013

The Treasure of the Poor

The poor have a treasure to offer precisely because they cannot return our favours.  By not paying us for what we have done for them, they call us to inner freedom, selflessness, generosity, and true care.   Jesus says:  "When you have a party, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; then you will be blessed, for they have no means to repay you and so you will be repaid when the upright rise again"  (Luke 14:13-14).

The repayment Jesus speaks about is spiritual.  It is the joy, peace, and love of God that we so much desire.  This is what the poor give us, not only in the afterlife but already here and now.


Dear Friends,
As the saying goes: When it rain it pours!  We are working our way however, through these dark and challenging times.  Jesus commission to us to love both God and neighbor is where the "treasure" is as Henri Nouwen puts it. Once we are obedient to discipline ourselves to grow away from greed and indifference; the beauty of the Kingdom of God reveals itself.  The more aware you are in opening your heart to compassion and mercy to others and deepening your relationship with Christ--there IS joy, peace and love.  Matthew 6:21--"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

God Bless Your Tuesdays~
Nicole Collins