Be A Giver (1)
"Give, and it will be given to you." Luke 6:38 NIV
If you want to become a giver, think of yourself as a river instead of a reservoir. Reservoirs continually take in water, but only to fill themselves up. In contrast, a river flows. Whatever water it receives, it gives away. Note what Jesus said about giving: "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you" (v. 38 NIV). When you give your time, expertise, and resources without expecting anything in return, you're practicing what Jesus preached. And here is an interesting truth: When you focus more on the wants and needs of others, more of your own wants and needs are met. In contrast, when you choose to hoard what you have rather than give, you become the center of your own lonely universe. And you become less content, not more. As a result, you repel both people and potential blessing. Recalling God's goodness to you leads to gratitude (See Psalm 103:1-5). And gratitude leads to giving. Ungrateful people aren't givers. They seldom think about others; they just think of themselves. Their days comprise of searching for others to assist them, give to them, and wait on them. And whenever others fail to meet those expectations, they wonder why. Their selfishness prevents them from sowing, and their ingratitude causes them to question why they don't reap. In what way can you show gratitude? By taking a portion of the blessings God has poured into your life and pouring them into the lives of others. In other words, be a giver.
This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word For You Today
If you want to become a giver, think of yourself as a river instead of a reservoir. Reservoirs continually take in water, but only to fill themselves up. In contrast, a river flows. Whatever water it receives, it gives away. Note what Jesus said about giving: "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you" (v. 38 NIV). When you give your time, expertise, and resources without expecting anything in return, you're practicing what Jesus preached. And here is an interesting truth: When you focus more on the wants and needs of others, more of your own wants and needs are met. In contrast, when you choose to hoard what you have rather than give, you become the center of your own lonely universe. And you become less content, not more. As a result, you repel both people and potential blessing. Recalling God's goodness to you leads to gratitude (See Psalm 103:1-5). And gratitude leads to giving. Ungrateful people aren't givers. They seldom think about others; they just think of themselves. Their days comprise of searching for others to assist them, give to them, and wait on them. And whenever others fail to meet those expectations, they wonder why. Their selfishness prevents them from sowing, and their ingratitude causes them to question why they don't reap. In what way can you show gratitude? By taking a portion of the blessings God has poured into your life and pouring them into the lives of others. In other words, be a giver.
This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word For You Today
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