Man has twisted just about every godly message in the Bible, usually for his own purpose or gain. The prosperity message is not immune to the unscrupulous twisting actions of man either. We have discussed varying opinions as to the interpretation of prosperity and no matter the path or the road taken, we have continually been directed back to the same passage, “for it is he (God) that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant” (Deuteronomy 8:18). And yet again, we are saying that it appears that the power to get wealth is of God and that there is a reason for this prosperity.
Recently, we discussed “the giving of alms,” where we basically “give money or goods to those in need of charity.” We previously asked the question, “Do you serve money or does money serve you?” Hopefully, you were able to perform an honest self-evaluation and truthfully answer the question. But for those of you who know how to give alms and whose money serves you and for those of you who have an ear to hear, this message is for you; know that “you are now a giver.”
“But remember this—if you give little, you will get little. A farmer who plants just a few seeds will get only a small crop, but if he plants much, he will reap much. Everyone must make up his own mind as to how much he should give. Don’t force anyone to give more than he really wants to, for cheerful givers are the ones God prizes. God is able to make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more so that there will not only be enough for your own needs but plenty left over to give joyfully to others. It is as the Scriptures say: “The godly man gives generously to the poor. His good deeds will be an honor to him forever.” For God, who gives seed to the farmer to plant, and later on good crops to harvest and eat, will give you more and more seed to plant and will make it grow so that you can give away more and more fruit from your harvest.
Yes, God will give you much so that you can give away much, and when we take your gifts to those who need them they will break out into thanksgiving and praise to God for your help. So two good things happen as a result of your gifts—those in need are helped, and they overflow with thanks to God. Those you help will be glad not only because of your generous gifts to themselves and to others, but they will praise God for this proof that your deeds are as good as your doctrine. And they will pray for you with deep fervor and feeling because of the wonderful grace of God shown through you. Thank God for his Son—his Gift too wonderful for words” (II Corinthians 9:6-15 TLB).
We know that blessed is the person who gives to the poor in their time of need, because it shows that the love of God resides inside of that individual. We know that God loves a cheerful giver and every man should give as it is purposed in his or her heart to give. And though God want you to freely give and not grudgingly, or of necessity, know that if you give little, you will get little.
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again” (Luke 6:38 KJV)”
“You are now a giver.” Today’s inspirational message is just another example of why the children of God are supposed to prosper in this life. It would be hard to do as God has commanded and it would be totally unfair of him, if he does not make previsions for us to do what he commanded, since “we are workers together with God” (I Corinthians 3:9) “helping to establish his covenant” (Deuteronomy 8:18). As always, we pray that this message will abundantly bless you, greatly inform you, and that you will be the better for having read it. If blessed by this message, please share so that others may be blessed as well. Amen.
Enjoy your blessings - KW
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