Friday Reading: 2 Corinthians 9 6-8
Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 9 8
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that in everything, always having all self-sufficiency, you may abound to every good work;
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that in everything, always having all self-sufficiency, you may abound to every good work;
Devotion:
Giving is not all about giving money to the charities so that they can do their work to support the people that need it. Anyone can give money away to help do things or maintain things or support others – we do it every day and we don't like it... Taxes are taken from us all the time. No, giving is about wanting to make sure that someone else will have a better life because of what you can do. That means giving must not be limited to money...
Giving is not all about giving money to the charities so that they can do their work to support the people that need it. Anyone can give money away to help do things or maintain things or support others – we do it every day and we don't like it... Taxes are taken from us all the time. No, giving is about wanting to make sure that someone else will have a better life because of what you can do. That means giving must not be limited to money...
Giving to charities so that those who are less fortunate than us can have a better life will always help. Some charities will make sure that as much of that money actually reaches the people in need. If you want to give to a charity, make sure you know how they work and know that your money will go to a good cause – don't just do it because you see horrible pictures sent through the post to make you feel guilty! Giving must be done because you want it, not because you have to, nor because you feel guilty.
Giving your time instead of money will help to show others that you do care. Whilst we all do need money to survive, money is not always what is required. When someone is feeling down, they need spiritual support from others – just being there with someone will allow them to see that all humans do have a strong connection that allows us to love one another. God put that in us because He made us like Him – loving and caring. It is only because of feelings of lust, greed and others placed in front of us by Satan that we will do otherwise.
But the most important giving should be that of giving God's Word to others. With our “Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth” (BIBLEs) we are able to show others just how much God has already given to us and share it openly. That way we will all be encouraged by His perfect Word.
Points to Ponder:
Do you like helping others?
How often do you show others God cares?
Do you like helping others?
How often do you show others God cares?