THE BEGGAR DOES NOT RUN
A beggar sat at the gate of the rich man’s home from whose bountiful hand the beggar received constant gifts. One day the rich man wanted to send a message as quickly as possible. Since his servants were all busy, he found the beggar and asked him to make the delivery for him. Lifting himself up with pride, the beggar answered his benefactor with these astonishing words, “I solicit alms, sir, but I do not run errands.” How many people treat their heavenly Father in this manner! If it were not for Him we would not have the many blessings which come from His hands. Then, when He wants us to go on an…
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