Bible reading: Proverbs 19
“He that hath pity unto the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and thatb which he hath given will he pay him again” – Proverbs 19: 17 (KJV)
A man, whose heart is full of compassion for the poor, and whose hands distribute to their necessities, from a true principle of love and charity to men, and to the glory of God, and not from any selfish principle with an end; such a man’s gift to the poor is a loan to the Lord. It is not cast away upon the creature, but is a “deposit” in the hands of God, and shall be returned with advantage. And that which he hath given will, he pay him again; either in this life, in things temporal and spiritual, increasing his worldly substance, blessing his posterity, granting him larger measures of grace, indulging him with his gracious presence and giving him peace of mind, which passes all understanding; or in the world to come; not as a reward of debt, but of grace; see ( Ecclesiastes11:1-2, Matthew 10:42)
Action Steps:
- Prayerfully plan part of your giving to the less privileged around you.
- Start with what you have no matter how small.
- Ask God to help you in your giving.
- Give from a cheerful heart.
Pastor Oladiran Oladipo