Who can outgive God? In the book of Acts 20:35, Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” But truthfully, we are never more like Jesus than when we selflessly give.
True prosperity lies in giving. It is a continuous process of surrendering everything and recognizing that we don’t truly own anything in this world. Our hearts should be focused on heavenly treasures, built through the good works we accomplish through Him. It is in this understanding that we find His peace and contentment.
But how do we recognize God’s gifts? It starts with a reverent and holy fear of God. This fear helps us distinguish between our own desires and God’s good and perfect gifts. As James 1:17 reminds us, everything good and perfect comes from God above. We must not be misled by the temporary desires of this world but seek the eternal gifts that come from Him.
There are times when the world can distract us with its allure and comfort-seeking. We must remain vigilant, just like the rich young man in Jesus’s parable who couldn’t let go of his possessions to follow Christ. As Matthew 19:21 tells us, if we truly want to be perfect, we must be willing to let go and give generously. Our treasures should be stored in heaven, not on earth.
Ultimately, we cannot enter Christ’s kingdom without giving our lives away. Life itself is a gift from God, and He desires us to invest it wisely. We are called to be faithful and diligent stewards of His blessings, just like in the parable of the talents. When we stand before God one day, may our testimonies be confident, knowing that we have given our all for His kingdom.
Imagine the joy of hearing those words from our Lord: “Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling what was entrusted to you. Now, I will bless you with even greater responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!” (Matthew 25:21)
True love is generous, it is charitable, and it never fails. Let us embrace the joy of giving. Let us lay down our desires and worldly attachments. Let us invest our lives in God’s kingdom and seek His good and perfect gifts. May we find true prosperity in the act of selfless giving, and may our lives be a testament to His grace and love.
Lord Jesus, Help us to bless You abundantly with Holy-spirit-filled lives giving generously and cheerfully in Your name! Amen.