Main Scripture: But Elisha answered, “Give it to the people to
eat. For this is what the Lord says:
‘They will eat and have some left over.’” 2
Kings 4:43 (NIV)
When an
offering is being collected there is a little song that churches usually sing:
Give it in love; store it above; give it will a willing heart
Also the story
in the scripture today shows us where Elisha told his disciples to give the
food to the people to eat and there would be plenty for all and plenty left
over.
Here is a principle
that we should all adopt, not just about money but of our time, abilities and
the very essence of our being. Ladies, the more we give is the more we will
receive. This is a principle that is a constant theme right throughout the
Bible. Luke 6:38 says “Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you
in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and
poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get
back” (NLT).
Have you ever
noticed how successful people are always giving to charities? This is because
they understand the principle of giving. This principle however does not only
relate to money, it can relate to giving with regards to taking care of your
children, loving your spouse or even mentoring someone. Have you ever noticed
the destruction that befalls a man who does not take care of his children? Ever
notice that he usually does not have anyone to take care of him in his old age,
that’s because what you reap, is what you sow.
Mother Theresa
once said that “we should give until it hurts”. Ladies when we give of
ourselves to make someone else happy, we will be happy in return. We will live
fulfilled lives and God will be pleased with us and make no mistake, if it is
until the end of the earth He will reward us.
The Bible
describes the Day of Judgment in Matthew
25:34-40 like this:
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are
blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you
since the creation of the world. 35 For I was
hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me
something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I
needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I
was in prison and you came to visit me.’
37 “Then the
righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or
thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When
did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When
did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40 “The King
will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Make your life
count on this earth, start giving today.
Have A God
Filled Day Ladies
Let’s Pray,
Oh Blessed Saviour, thank you for revealing to us today this
principle. Help us to give in love our time, our resources and our abilities.
Help us to give to the poor, needy and sick. Also Lord, help us to always take
care of those you have entrusted us with. We give you glory and thanks.
In Jesus Name
Amen
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