A new day has arrived under the Claiborne Overpass. Tired bodies are sprawled on the cement. Brother Todd and I split up to walk among our Brothers and Sisters to bring them blessing bags. Some are awake but most are lying sleeping in fetal position. Many have no tent and simply use the cement as their sleeping mat. Their heads are in what appears to be very uncomfortable positions as the cement is their pillow.
Today as I walked prayerfully from one person to another and as I write this note I tearfully saw the baby Jesus in each one of these beloved people. Every single one of them were brought into this world as naked little babies and now as Jesus did bravely exist in conditions of emotional and physical discomfort. We may ask “Why Lord?”.
Today once again I was touched by the Hand of God as I saw Her face in the smiles of the waking faces of the poor who we humbly serve. Many whispered softly from their cement mat and said “Thank You”. Another gentleman extended his fist and dapped Brother Todd and myself and said “Thank You”. I saw Jesus and I wept.
Please pray and serve the poor and homeless with gentleness and humility. It is the path to knowing and experiencing the grace and mercy of God.
Brother Donald