Feeding One

Today I really felt that God showed me how much I had underestimated my experience at Feed 500 just yesterday. After shopping with an away student friend today, and getting a Jamba Juice, we were heading towards the train station to go home. Along the way, there was a homeless person sitting on the sidewalk with a sign asking for help. I walked past him and always missed him when I suddenly had an urge to buy him food. When we looked around for food, we immediately saw a hot dog stand at the end of the block. No coincidence! We walked back towards the man and asked him if he would like some food. Surprisingly, he was very friendly and said yes. When we were getting food however, I realized I had no money on me and my friend offered immediately to buy it instead. After we gave the man food, he thanked us and we left.

Although it seems very insignificant to feed just one person, I could not stop thinking about how happy I was that he had a warm meal tonight. I regret forgetting and not staying to talk to him more, but I know God is watching over and caring for him. A lot of times I rush by people without really seeing them, the needs that they have. Tonight God stopped me and asked me to give a little love.