A homeless man sat on the sidewalk, begging for change. He was dirty and hungry, and he looked like he had given up on life.
A woman walked by and saw the homeless man. She felt sorry for him, and she reached into her purse and gave him a few dollars.
The homeless man looked up at the woman and smiled. “Thank you,” he said. “God bless you.”
The woman smiled back. “You’re welcome,” she said. “And God bless you too.”
The woman walked away, and the homeless man watched her go. He felt a sense of hope. He knew that God was with him, and that He would help him.
The homeless man got up and started walking. He didn’t know where he was going, but he knew that he would be okay. He had God on his side.
The homeless man walked for a few hours, and eventually he came to a church. He went inside and sat down in the back.
The pastor was giving a sermon, and he was talking about how God loves everyone, no matter what. The homeless man listened to the sermon, and he felt a sense of peace. He knew that God loved him, and that He would help him.
After the sermon, the homeless man went up to the pastor and told him his story. The pastor listened to the homeless man’s story, and he offered to help him.
The pastor gave the homeless man some food and clothes, and he helped him find a place to stay. The homeless man was so grateful for the pastor’s help. He knew that God had sent the pastor to help him.
The homeless man started going to church regularly, and he started to rebuild his life. He got a job, and he started to make friends. He was finally starting to feel like he belonged.
The homeless man never forgot the words of the pastor. He knew that God was always with him, and that He would always help him.
The homeless man lived a long and happy life. He was a good man, and he was always willing to help others. He was always grateful for the words of God: “I am with you, and I will help you.”
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10