Give Freely

"From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded." ( Luke 12:48)

All of us have been given much.  We have so much in the way of blessings from God: talents we've been given; loved ones with which to share our lives; monetary sustenance; supportive and wonderful friends; homes in which to live; spiritual gifts to treasure and share.  Even if we do not have an over abundance of these things we always will have more than some and less than others.  But because we have been blessed with so much God will ask a great deal of us.  He will ask us to step out of our comfort zones and give what we have to others.  He will challenge us to give even when we think we do not have enough to share or think we have little or nothing to give.

The challenge is giving when we are asked to give no matter how we perceive the cost.  If we give much we will be given much more because God will not be outdone in generosity.  He gave entirely of Himself for us and He will give us everything we need to be generous, charitable, and caring in every circumstance.  So let's freely give from our hearts our gifts, talents, time, possessions, and money as soon as we are asked and stand back and watch with awe how abundantly God will bless those with whom we share and as well as us.

Prayer:

Lord, You have been immeasurably generous with me.  Help me to open my heart and be kind, caring, and generous with all those You send into my life.  I want to do Your will and share all You have blessed me with.  Help me to see the opportunities You give me to bless others and help me give without counting the cost.  Thank You , Lord.  Amen.