Tenth Tuesday in Ordinary Time

Elijah said to her, "Do not be afraid. Go and do as you propose. But first make me a little cake and bring it to me. Then you can prepare something for yourself and your son. For the LORD, the God of Israel, says, 'The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until the day when the LORD sends rain upon the earth.'"

As Christians, we shouldn't be afraid to be charitable, even with the last of what we have. Sometimes we are running late or worried about time, but someone comes along and needs us to listen to them or help them in some way. We could say, "I don't have the time," but Jesus always made time for others. Other times we don't have much money or other material goods, but someone comes along who is in need of what little we have. We could say, "I don't have enough to share," but Jesus always found a way to share what he had with those in need. We have to learn to trust that God will always give us the gifts and graces we need to do His Will. And if we trust in this truth, then our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths will never run out. We shall be able to care for ourselves and others all the days of our lives.

Are we afraid of giving of ourselves? How can we learn to let go of our time, talents, and treasures and let God use them for His Will? Do we trust that God will never let us go empty when we are doing His work?

O Lord, let us never be afraid of doing what is right and good.

Amen.