OPEN THE STOREHOUSE OF GOD BY SOWING GOOD SEEDS!

“Give and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full–pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” – Luke 6:38

July 18th 2019

We have spent so much time trying to rationalize on the importance of giving. While some people hate to give, others find giving a spiritual exercise to unlock the womb of nature and the heart of God in order that they may receive divine benevolence. Again, for some, giving is a spiritual exercise ONLY for the Lenten season, yet, for others, giving should be done every day, notwithstanding the spiritual occasion. You may not understand the importance of giving until you make giving a habit. Those who give regularly, have positive testimonies about God’s blessing in their life.  Although giving is not restricted to money or material things, whatever you give, will determine what you get back from God. Therefore, you have to be mindful of what you give! We do not get depleted when we give, rather we receive more from nature than we have actually given; It’s a kind of seed sowing mechanism. You plant by giving, and then you receive during harvest time. Whatever you plant is what you receive. For example, if you plant pepper, you get pepper NOT cassava! Therefore, beloved, be wise in your giving. Furthermore, give without publicity; give without grudges; give to people what they actually require at every given point.  Also, note very well that your intention for giving to others is often judged by God. Therefore, do not let a selfish motive rule your giving! Some people give because they want something in return. Such giving may not be rewarded. This is so much because giving is a sacrifice. Therefore, give only because you want to help the weak to become strong; the sick to be healed and the hungry to become filled. Give because you actually want people to be happy and to conquer adversity in their life. The word of God is telling you today to make giving a part of your life in order that you may receive bountifully from God. Through giving, you receive from God. To give to the needy is to sow in God’s heart. At harvest time, you reap for yourself here on earth, while the rest is stored up for you in heaven.  Bless others today with your kind words, community service, donations, sharing food and other basic things. It is only through giving that you can enlarge your coast, as well as retain your wealth. Remember, it is more blessed to give than to receive.

 PRAYER

Father in the name of Jesus Christ, today I receive strength to give willingly and cheerfully to others. Behold, I have become a source of blessing to others in my community and in my generation.  All I give shall bring joy and hope to all. As a source, I shall never run dry of provisions. I declare my life is firmly planted in your limitless Grace and abundance. AMEN

FURTHER READING: Mathew 6:20