OVERFLOWING GENEROSITY
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. Luke 6:38a (NIV)
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:8,11 (NIV)
Today’s Scriptures reveal at least four great truths.
First, God is not holding out on us. Notice the words and phrases that reveal God’s overflowing generosity. These stand out to me: running over, poured into your lap, abundantly, in every way. God’s unlimited generosity is available for anyone who opens their hearts and hands to God.
Second, God gives us what we need. Even though I often feel like I don’t have enough, God takes care of me and enriches me in every way in all things and at all times. I can rest in the fact that God sees my need. I don’t have to worry about not having enough.
Third, notice that what God gives is meant to bless others. God’s gifts are not only intended for me. They’re meant to help and care for others. I’m simply a manager of what I usually think is mine, mine, mine. Sometimes, the world encourages us to hold tightly to what we have, but like holding sand, the more you squeeze, the less you have.
Fourth, giving is a way to thank God. We can thank Him with our words. We can thank Him as we sing songs. But we can also thank God by how we think about and handle our resources.
Today, let’s remember that God has overflowing generosity. He loves to take care of His children.
APPLICATION: Set aside time to meditate on today’s Scriptures. Write down words and phrases that are significant to you as you reflect on God’s abundant generosity.
PRAYER: Dear God, I lift my eyes to You. All that I am and all that I have comes from You. May Your overflowing love move me to overflow with generosity to others. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?