WHAT TO GIVE THE HOMELESS

WHAT TO GIVE THE HOMELESS


 I RARELY give more than a dollar or so to people who ask; but I often give $10 to $20 and food to poor looking folks who don't ask. If they are asking me, I don't know if they're sincere or not; but if I'm offering something to them, and they're not asking, then I know they're sincere. I look for homeless people everywhere I go and keep a stack of The Gospel of John in my car to give them with some money inside. Homeless people are dear to the heart of God.

A lot of people condemn giving money to the poor on the basis that they'll go buy alcohol or that they're insincere. That's why I choose who I give money to instead of waiting for them to come to me. When people ask for money, I keep spare change in my pocket and give them a little change, but it's less than a dollar. They thank me. However, when I see a poor person and I choose to give them money, I make it $20 and a Gospel of John. That's how I do it. Unless I suspect alcohol or drugs, I generally always give people something, even if it's a quarter when they ask.

It's good to get into the habit of giving. When I was younger I didn't care enough to look for homeless people to help. And I hardly ever gave anything to people who asked, because I thought they were all bums. As I've grown older I've realized that, except it were for the grace of God, I'd be homeless myself. I may be homeless tomorrow. I don't know. I heard someone say that their future is so bright they have to wear sunglass. I replied that my future is so grim that I have to wear night-vision goggles. I live in agonizing pain 24/7 because of disk problems in my neck. The surgery failed to help in the least. People don't understand why I'm so miserable. As I once heard the saying, “Life is what happens to you when you're making big plans.” So true! I've never loved homeless people so much. There's nothing in this world that I need or want, just give me Jesus.

When I was in West Los Angeles, California for my neck surgery in 2009, I gave a little change away to a man who asked for some money, and then I didn't have enough change to ride the bus. I was 25 cents short. I was mad at myself because I had to walk quite a distance to get more change. But you know, I'd rather be this way than a greedy person who never gives anything to anyone and dies a miserable person. My reward is in Heaven. I plan to keep giving, that is, after I get on the bus (lol). My Bible says you CANNOT serve God and mammon (wealth). It's impossible. The difference between the two mindsets is staggering!

I knew a couple that were so money-hungry that they wouldn't even leave a nice tip after a meal. They are consumed with making their next dollar. The are jealous of anyone who has anything, because they want it all. It's so sad and sinful. Their minds are clouded with the love of money. Every dollar counts to them and they dare not let one escape. My afflictions have changed my entire view of life and everything. Money means absolutely nothing to me.

The mind who loves God is vastly different from the mind that only loves wealth, pleasures and the cares of this world. Jesus warned about these hindrances to soul-winning in Luke 8:14-15. People who care about money DON'T care about the things of Jesus Christ (Philippians 2:4-5, 20-21). My afflictions are a blessing from the Lord in that they humble me daily (Psalm 119:67, 71). I just have to be careful not to allow my sufferings to overwhelm me with grief and depression. I have a ministry of suffering. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

If I see a homeless person and can afford it, I usually give them $10 to $20 inside a Gospel Booklet of John (these are T.C. Horton editions of the Gospel of John, which contain much helpful information for soul-winners. T.C. Horton was a faithful Bible teacher at Moody Bible Institute in the early years before they went neo-evangelical.

I also love to pass out the small booklet, 'SALVATION PLAIN AND SIMPLE' by Dr. Curtis Hutson. They come in packs of 50 for around $3.50 (ISBN 0-87398-803-5)from The Sword Of The Lord (ISBN: 0-87398-803-5) in Tennessee.

I have a few of the originals from 1922. These Gospels of John are a homeless person's best friend. They mean everything to a person who has nothing.)

It is best not to give money to the homeless if they are in an area known for crime, and you think they may be at risk, it just makes them more vulnerable to be robbed.

Unfortunately, some of them will spend the money on alcohol. If I see an alcohol bottle or smell liquor, then I don't give them any money. I don't want to add to their problems. Alcohol is dangerous. Tragically, many homeless people freeze to death during the winter months. The alcohol makes them feel warm, even though they are freezing to death, and they die. Each situation is different and unique. I knew personally of two different men in Chicago who died this way. I hate booze!

Consider what items you would likely need if you were homeless. It's a good idea to assemble some basic necessity gift packages, containing perhaps some of the following items:


 New Testament Bible (the Gospel of John would be ideal)
doctrinally sound Gospel literature (which use only the King James Bible)
gloves, socks, earmuffs, scarf and blanket (during winter)
Vienna hotdogs in a can (with easy open lid)
pre-cooked, easy-open foods
Soft snack foods (many of the homeless have dental problems)
Snackables (cheese and crackers)
bottled water
today's newspaper
fresh fruit, nuts, a few pieces of wrapped candy
comb, nail-clippers
A couple small packs of Advil
tissues, handy-wipes
chapstick or lip-balm
hand-lotion for dry-skin
toothpaste and toothbrush
McDonalds gift certificates
Addresses and phone numbers of nearest helpful shelters (enclose $1 in change for phone calls)
Addresses and phone numbers of nearest caring and doctrinally sound churches
a handwritten note of kindness (it may simply be a brief note; e.g., “given in Jesus' name”)
It's helpful to place all these items in some type of cloth carrying pack that they can continue using.
a small pillow (“...the Son of man hath not where to lay his head,” Matthew 8:20) . . .



“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.” —Proverb 14:31




“And of some have compassion, making a difference.” —Jude 22




“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.” 
—Proverb 14:21

A homeless ministry is something that anyone can do. But by the grace of God, we would all be homeless. This life is so short and we'll be in eternity before we know it. I don't know about you, but I want to spend the remainder of my life helping others in Jesus' name, so that I may please the Lord.

Matthew 25:40, “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”

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