All of a sudden a dirty car honking his horn like there's no tomorrow goes behind your back. Your country drive got ruined and you ask, "who the heck does he think he is acting like he owns the road?"
You realize you're at the middle of the road, but out of irritation, you play the stubborn driver and hesitate to stir out of his way. Finally, the road widens and the opportunity for him to pass through came. You figured you got your vengeance so you let him pass with much effort from his end.
As he passes by, your girlfriend catches a glimpse of the dirty car's back seat and saw that a young girl looked hurt and in dire need to get to the hospital. Your girlfriend looks at the driver and saw a man just focused on getting to the hospital, and a woman making signs of apology to you. Apparently they didn't want to disturb your drive.
God could've acted the same way you did when the Israelites complained yet another time to Him for food. He could've told Himself that these people are ungrateful and unworthy of my mercy and generosity. He could've said, "I will let them suffer first and when they're about to die is the only time I'll give them something to munch on."
God chose to act differently. He chose to act with love. In today's reading, God teaches us that it doesn't matter who asks or how they ask it. If someone is in real need, it is not our duty to judge if they are worthy or not, but to provide where we see a need.
Is someone difficult to deal with asking you for help directly or indirectly? Be a witness of God's patience and love to them and extend a helping hand.
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