Help Others
Don’t get tired of helping others. You will be
rewarded when the time is right, if you don’t give up (Galatians 6:9 CEV).
Being prosperous means a lot more than
amassing wealth for yourself; rather, it involves
being able to help others. The reason God has blessed
us is so we can serve Him and bless others. This is very
clear when you read 2 Corinthians 9:8-9 (AMP). It
says, “And God is able to make all grace (every favor
and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so
that you may always and under all circumstances
and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing
enough to require no aid or support and furnished
in abundance for every good work and charitable
donation]. As it is written, He [the benevolent person]
scatters abroad; He gives to the poor; His deeds of
justice and goodness and kindness and benevolence
will go on and endure forever.”
True prosperity is looking out for opportunities to
be a blessing to others. It’s finding joy and excitement
in helping and extending love to others. A truly
prosperous person is of a benevolent spirit; he’s quick
to give, and derives joy in helping others become prosperous.
It makes no difference if you’ve had unpleasant
experiences in trying to help others. Perhaps you’ve
helped someone become successful who eventually
turned against you; don’t become bitter. Keep up the
good work, knowing that the Lord will reward your
labour of love. Hebrews 6:10 says, “For God is not
unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love,
which ye have shewed toward his name….” Moreover,
Jesus said, “But love ye your enemies, and do good,
and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward
shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the
Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to
the evil” (Luke 6:35).
Remain the helper and the giver. Remember,
helping others is a gift; it’s a unique ability from God.
And the Bible says, “...If you have the gift of helping
others, do it with the strength that God supplies…”
(1 Peter 4:11 CEV). As you help others, the Lord will keep
increasing His grace on your life, for greater victories and successes.
Prayer
Dear Father, thank you for granting me the resources, ideas,
insight and opportunities to reach out to others and be a
blessing to my world. I’m wise and discerning, strengthened and
enabled to lift others and help them succeed, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
Further study
hebrews 13:16; 2 thessalonians 3:13
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 timothy 5:1-25
Jeremiah 13-14
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
hebrews 11:17-40
ezekiel 22