"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'"
Matthew 25:35-40
I was reading a wonderful devotion* this morning using this scripture, and it got me thinking about how often God has brought people into my life and I have totally missed it. Have I been so busy, and so self absorbed, that when He has been present I have walked right passed Him? I know I have. I get so caught up in life, and the most insignificant things, that I completely miss it. I want to allow those things to fall away, and set my sights and focus on God and the things He is doing in my life. I want to be aware of His presence through those He places in front of me. Not only would those people be blessed, I would be blessed. I want to give up my selfish desires and give of myself the way He has gifted me. Help me, Lord, to seek You, and be aware of those precious angels You send my way.
* proverbs31.org "Interrupt Me" by Luann Prater
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