THE MYSTERY GIVER

The story is told of a young man who worked at a small-town grocery store, this was during the time of very little technology as we know it today.

Every week on the same day, an old man would enter the store to buy groceries. He was hunched over and frail walking to each section choosing only a few items.

The young man offered assistance to the old man and walked him to his car each week. One day the old man fell while stepping into his car, his bag of groceries was scattered everywhere. While others stood and observed, the young man helped the old man into his car and upon the approval of his boss drove him home.

Once in the old man's home, the young man proceeded to clean the cuts and scrapes on the old man's face and made sure he was comfortable. When he returned to the store one of his fellow workers inquired why he made it a point to assist the old man.of

His reply was, he regarded him as if he was his father.

A few weeks passed and the young man had noticed the old man did not come to the store as usual. After leaving work that day he drove by the old man's house. Unable to enter the house or obtain a response, he returned to work, praying for the old man.

Another week went by and no visitation by the old man, the young man made more attempts to check to see the old man. But still, no response and neither was he able to receive any help from the neighbors.

One morning while sweeping the floors of the store, a well-dressed man entered. He approached the young man and identified himself as the old man's lawyer. He explained that night after the young man had helped him home, he passed in his sleep.

Sadden the young man began to grieve as the lawyer went on to explain, that the old man had no family and lived most of his life by himself. He requested that the young man come to his office the next day, due to a legal matter involving the old man.

The next day the young man sorrowful but curious went to the lawyer's office. The lawyer explained the old man had no family and for most of his life he lived alone. The lawyer went on to say that he handles all the business and legal matters for the old man. Next, the lawyer handed a check to the young man, explaining that the old man wrote a will. In the will he stated the young man should receive all his inheritance.

The young man was shocked and promptly asked the lawyer how the old man was able to write a will so fast. How did the old man arrange this the same night he passed?

The lawyer went on explaining that every time the old man came to the store to shop, the young man always assisted him. He also stated the old man recorded every good deed the young man did to him.

The lawyer then concluded, the day before the old man had fallen, he came to his office and spoke these words. "I have discovered a son I never had, one who cares for me from his heart, one who gives without anything in return."

The lawyer next asked the young man to look at his check, startled he noticed the check was in the amount of one and a half million dollars. Amazed the young man asked the lawyer what was the name of the old man? The young man never asked when he assisted the old man?

The lawyer replied that his name was not important, but what matters is that you gave from your heart. And now you have received the full blessings he has for you.

When you faithfully give to God, He takes note and one day will bless you with all His kingdom.