Scripture to Read: Luke 6:38
Jesus also spoke about giving. God had Luke record in Luke 6:38, “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Jesus does not want us to worry about giving from all that He has given us. We must remember what God tells us in James 1:17, “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” All that we have is from God, and He wants us to be good stewards of all that He has given to us. It’s not just about giving from the material blessings that God has given to us, but He wants us to willingly give of the abundant love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness that He has richly given and continually gives to us on a daily basis. For us as Christians, giving ought to be something we do on a regular basis. When we give, we need to do so cheerfully, not begrudgingly. God tells us this in 2 Corinthians 9:7, “Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” We are blessed beyond measure when we are willing to give in the same way that God has generously given to us. Giving should never be a struggle, but a true joy as we honor our Lord.
Challenge & Application
What did you learn about giving today, and how can you become a blessing to others in the way you give?
How have you been blessed through the way others have given to you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!