Read Luke 3:10-11
Be a Giver!
As John was baptizing people he challenged them to repent of their sin. He also challenged their thinking that just because they were descendants of Abraham, it didn’t automatically mean they were going to heaven. So people began asking questions.
Some asked, “What should we do then?” John replied, if you have two shirts, give one away to the person who has none. If you have food, give some to those who don’t have food. In other words, don’t hold so tight of the things that you have.
I truly believe we have to see what we have as blessings from God. We must also recognize that there are needs around us that God is asking us to be a blessing to. God blesses us so we can be a blessing to others. If we are unable to see what we have as blessings from God, or if we have the attitude that we want want, want, then we’ll lose sight of the needy while building our kingdom versus giving to others and building God’s Kingdom. I believe in my heart that God blesses us, not because he loves us more than others, but He blesses us so we can be a blessing to others. How are you blessing others with the blessings that God has given you?
