Blessed to Give

GIVE AGAIN!
Terry R. Baughman

“Give generously and generous gifts will be given back to you, shaken down to make room for more. Abundant gifts will pour out upon you with such an overflowing measure that it will run over the top! The measurement of your generosity becomes the measurement of your return” (Luke 6:38 TPT).

Jesus taught the principle of giving with generosity. In fact, He established that the amount of our blessings received will be measured in proportion to the amount we are willing to give. From sowing seed, or showing kindness, to charitable giving, the generosity of our gift determine the return we receive. Paul wrote, “You will be abundantly enriched in every way as you give generously on every occasion…” (2 Corinthians 9:11 TPT).

This is not to say that God’s grace is dependent on our giving, neither is our salvation earned by good deeds. Grace is abundantly available and freely given to all who respond to His invitation! In reality, we have received so much more than we have given and infinitely more than we deserve. God’s blessings are experienced each day and in many ways besides our ability to earn finances. All around us are evidences of God’s care. His provision is seen in the place we live, the clothes we wear, and the food we eat. Friends, family, and other relationships attest to the blessings of God on our lives.

The Jesus principle is still true, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35 NKJ). On special occasions, holidays, or for no reason at all, it is a joy to give someone an unexpected gift, a sacrificial favor, or finances for a serious need. Sometimes we give to help others who experience tragedy or trauma. We donate to victims of natural disasters and pitch in to help when a stranger needs assistance. 

As we give we discover this incredible principle. The more we give, the more we find in our resources to give. The greater our generosity, the greater blessings we experience in return. We have truly been blessed to give. Jesus said, “Give, and it will be given to you” (Luke 6:38 NKJ). Let us give, and give again!


Theme passage:
“… how much greater will God’s grace and his gracious gift of acceptance overflow to many because of what one man, Jesus, the Messiah, did for us!” (Roman 5:15 TPT).