Feb 28 2022

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

There is no doubt that receiving is a good thing but Jesus taught that it was a greater blessing to be a giver.

As followers of Jesus, we should have a passion for giving. Often, the first thing that comes to our minds is money. Although giving financially is biblical, and important, it is not the only means of giving to others.

We often devalue opportunities to help, mentor, and invest in others to help them become all that God wants them to be. It's an incredible feeling to know that someone cares about us...enough that he or she is willing to invest precious time in our lives.

Many people have experienced the privilege of gleaning wisdom from older believers. Their insight and godly advice can have an enormous impact on our lives. It is incredible for someone in their later years to understand the value of giving to others in this way.

The more time we spend with God, the more we have to offer others. He fills us with His love and peace that the world is so desperately seeking. When we, in turn, share with others, we are helping them understand the love and care God has for us.

Look for opportunities to be a giver. The rewards are eternal, and the investment in others is priceless. Giving to others allows us to show our gratitude that people took the time to give to us.

God, you have given me so much. Thank you for life and the ability to live for you. Help me look for opportunities to give to others. Don't let me live in a way that I am only living for myself and what I can obtain. Let me see the people around me and the abundant investment opportunities. I want to honor you by giving to others. In Jesus' name, amen.

Feb 27 2022

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. :

We know that God provides for our needs and takes care of us, but he also warns us about the temptation to be greedy.

Greed is not always a temptation to hoard and spend money. This afternoon's verse in Luke warns us to "beware of covetousness." Another way to say that is "guard against every kind of greed."

Some people have a desire to obtain more and more possessions, but there are other ways a selfish attitude can affect us. For instance, maybe we think someone is better looking than we are, so we try to look like the person. Or maybe a coworker is more skilled than we are, or has more friends than we have, and this makes us envious.

We have to guard our hearts and ask God to help us fight the temptation to always want more. When we realize that everything we have comes from God, it changes the way we view our possessions. It's difficult to complain about what we have or the abilities we possess when we remember that they are gifts from God.

Life consists of much more than material wealth. Let's ask God to help us not be greedy or covetous, but to be thankful for everything we have.

Dear Lord, there is a joy that comes from being content with what I have. Let it be enough for me, knowing that you have given me everything. Take away the hunger in my soul that always craves more earthly wealth. Help me not compare my life to others. Remind me to be thankful for what you have allowed me to steward while I'm on Earth. In Jesus's name, amen.


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