The year-end holidays are here again. It's the time of the year when malls are lighted up and trees decorated. Yes, Christmas is around the corner and with it, comes the tradition of gift-giving.
How many of us believe that the more you give, the more you will get in return? Or it is more blessed to give than to receive? (Acts 20:35b)
I was reminded of an incident many years back (in the year 2006). My wife was touched to bless a person a sum of money, and asked me to pass the love gift to that person. At that time, our bank balance was running low, but with obedience faith we submit to this prompting.
A few days later, we happen to meet up with my cousin from out-station and she pass me an envelope, saying that the Lord wanted her to bless me with this gift. The gift was ten times the amount we blessed that person. God is good and gracious.
Helping others is not only good for them and a good thing to do, it also makes us happier and healthier too. Giving also connects us to others, creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone. And it is not all about money - we can also give out time, ideas, talents and energy. So if you want to feel good, do good!
The glory of life is to love, not to be loved; to give, not to get; to serve, not to be served.
The glory of life is to love, not to be loved; to give, not to get; to serve, not to be served.
Giving offers us a way to express our confidence that God will care for us just as He cares for the sparrow and lily (Matthews 6:25-34)
