• I Was Hungry

  Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 9, 2023 (message contributor)

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  Scripture:  Galatians 6:1-10

  Tags:  Mercy, Ministry, Compassion, Prayer, Prison, Lost, Sick, Lonely, Homeless, Serving Others, Burdens  (view more)  (view less)

  Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Charles Allen has a satirical comment on bearing one another's burdens:

"I was hungry, and you formed a humanities club and discussed my hunger.

I was imprisoned, and you crept off quietly to your chapel in the cellar and prayed for my release.

I was naked, and in your mind you debated the morality of my appearance.

I was sick, and you knelt and thanked God for your health.

I was homeless, and you preached to me the spiritual shelter of the love of God.

I was lonely, and you left me alone to pray for me.

You seem so holy, so close to God, but I’m still very hungry and lonely and cold."

- Charles Allen