Baron
de Rothschild was one of the richest men in the world. One day Rothschild
decided it would be humorous to dress up like a beggar and have his portrait
painted by an artist named Ary Scheffer. The Baron put on rags, struck a pose,
and held out a tin cup. While he was posing, a friend of the artist entered
into the room. Thinking he was a real beggar, the friend dropped a coin into
Rothschild’s tin cup.
Ten years later, the man who gave the
money to Rothschild received a letter containing a bank order for 10,000
francs. The note said, “Years ago you gave some money to a beggar in the studio
of Ary Scheffer. Today he sends you the returns on your investment.
Signed, Baron de Rothschild.”
God
promises to reward His children for helping those less fortunate. Jesus said, “When
you give a reception, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and
you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of
the righteous” (Luke 14:13–14).
Let’s think about this
reception. When the crippled, lame, and blind arrive at the dinner, you will
need to assist them in getting around. Then you’ll help feed them because they
probably won’t be able to feed themselves. And since they can’t repay you, you’ll
have to wait for God to reimburse you. It will be after you die and are
resurrected.
At the time we receive our resurrection
bodies, we will also receive our eternal rewards and assignments for the next
life. And the formerly crippled, lame, and blind whom you served at the dinner
will rejoice with you in their perfected resurrection bodies. www.kentcrockett.blogspot.com www.makinglifecount.net
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