I feel like there’s been this wave around me and God is teaching the people in this wave about giving. Suddenly, I realize I know nothing about giving. Sure, I tithe and I’m not hesitant to help someone in need, at least not by my standards. I’m learning that the things of this world do not belong to me. The money I earn at my job is not my own, the clothes in my closet are not my own, the food in my pantry is not my own. These are all things the Lord has given to me and He expects me to give them away in return.
Mark 12:43-44 – “Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.”
What would it look like if we treating nothing as our own possessions? In this economy, so many people feel as though they have already lost enough, but imagine if you chose to give away more and did so gladly. God keeps telling me, “I’m going to take care you. Let me take care of you.” I’m trying to fully grasp this. My God loves me so much, that He will, without a doubt, take care of me. A Sheppard doesn’t let his flock go hungry. Think of the disciples. The Lord sent them out with nothing but they were never in lack.
It's interesting how as I'm trying to save up and raise money (a lot of money) to live off of in Swaziland, Christ is teaching me about giving. I need to trust that God will provide for my needs as I step out in obedience and faith and give to others. There’s a hungry woman next to me, am I willing to give her my plate of food? Are you willing to give?
2 Corinthians 9:7 – “You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”
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