The Blessedness Of Giving
As long as the world exists, there will be a time for
planting and a time for harvest. There will always
be cold and heat, summer and winter, day and
night (Genesis 8:22 GNB).
One of the most profound principles in the
Word of God that guarantee continuous
increase in finances is the principle of giving. Not
too many people are as excited to give, as they are
to receive; meanwhile, the promised blessing isn’t to
the receiver but to the giver. Jesus said, “…It is more
blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).
2 Corinthians 9:8 gives us a clear insight about
the blessedness of the giver. 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]” (AMP). The previous
verse says, “…God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes
above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or
to do without) a cheerful (joyous, prompt to do it)
giver [whose heart is in his giving].”
Now this isn’t just about money; Jesus didn’t
say “give money,” He said “Give!” Whatever good
thing you desire in your life, sow the seed of it into
the lives of others and it’ll be multiplied in your own
life. Remember His words: “Therefore all things
whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do
ye even so to them…” (Matthew 7:12).
Another thing your giving does is that it helps to
increase the fruits of your righteousness: “Now he that
ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for
your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase
the fruits of your righteousness” (2 Corinthians 9:10). If
only you knew all that your giving to the Lord could do
for you! It connects you and everything that concerns
you with God’s Spirit and gives you results that aren’t
only for today, but for tomorrow and for all time.
Each time you have the opportunity to give,
be excited. Our lives as Christians should depict
the character of our heavenly Father, who gave His
precious Son, Jesus, for our salvation (John 3:16).
Confession
Thank you precious Father, for blessing me in all things,
and making me a blessing to my world. I declare that I’m
mightily blessed today as I seek opportunities to give, for you’ve
said in your Word, it’s more blessed to give, than to receive. Hallelujah.
Further study:
2 Corinthians 8:9; 2 Corinthians 9:7
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Numbers 3-4
Mark 8:14-26
2-YEAR BIBLEREADING PLAN
Acts 21:40-22:1-10
Psalm 44-45