"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me." Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go visit you?' "The king will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine,
you did for me."     Matthew 25: 35-40

Hungry

I want wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving week and weekend. This week's Hello From Maple Grove was written with Thanksgiving in mind. God is good! Remember to offer your praise and thanks up to Him this week.

It is a sad reality that in the world today there are far too many who suffer from physical hunger and malnutrition. We, who live in a country so blessed, perhaps do not understand this. We should do all that we can to help those in need. In Matthew 25: 35-40 we are given this example: "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me." Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go visit you?' "The king will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." There are people all around us who have needs. We are called to take God's blessings and share them with those in need.

Physical hunger is a reality in our world but there is another hunger as well. Spiritual hunger. The world is hungry for the truth and love of God. There are many who face 'spiritual starvation.' Perhaps you are one? Where can we go to be fed? Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6: 35 Are you willing to fall on your knees and offer yourself to the 'Bread of Life?' Will you place your trust in Him? For He is the source of love, faithfulness, goodness, strength, and hope. Let us raise our voices in praise to Him at all times!

I pray that all is well with you. Please let me know if you have any prayer concerns or praises. Have a great week and remember to smile :), the Lord loves you!

In Christ,

Shan D. Hartsough

"Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6: 35

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