June 2, 2024 … Generous Givers …
Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ... …
… Please take the time to take in this song with lyrics from the group Vintage Worship singing … <b><i>Generous Giver</b></i> … Poignantly singing of how we Christians are called to recognize and to see and mimic the generosity of God.
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Highlight Passage: … Psalms 112:5 [NLT] …
5 Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly.
… God’s promise, like thru David’s song, of God’s goodness promised to those who live with generosity to others.
Highlight Passage (in context): … Psalms 112 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …
… God’s Psalmist, likely King David describes God’s promise to bless those who live their (our) lives in accord with God’s will, following His ways.
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Reference Passage: … Deuteronomy 6:1-3 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …
… God, thru Moses, promises God’s generosity on those who live obediently to God’s will and following His ways.
Reference Passage: … Proverbs 11:24-25, 19:17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …
… God, thru Solomon, promises His prosperity to those who are generous in giving to and helping others in need.
Reference Passage: … Matthew 6:21 [NLT] …
21 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
… Jesus preaches in His sermon on the mount, that one’s treasure is found in the generosity of his or her heart.
Reference Passage: … Luke 6:38 [NLT] …
38 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
… Jesus also preaches that God’s giving heart is shown for those who show generosity in giving of their time, talents, and treasures.
Reference Passage: … 2Corinthians 9:6-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …
… Paul shares with fellow Christians that God loves a cheerful and generous giver.
My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author, James Banks - AT THIS LINK - tells of the author and his wife being in debt following their graduate education and being helped by being offered an interest-free loan by a generous couple from their church and the relief of being able to pay off their debt with easy, manageable payments.
And that story, along with the linked song and the Scriptures above, reminded and convict me - and prayerfully you readers today - of God showing us that He rewards and blesses those who’re willing to give of their time, talents, and treasures with a generous heart (see photo) which mimics the heart of God, Who gave us His all in the person and heart of Christ.
My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, … for giving me the opportunity to give to others to reveal Your love for us.
My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... . I pray. again today, that all reading here will join me today, …to give to others with Your heart, Lord. … Amen
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1 comment:
Amen!
Kjetil!
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