Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Oluboye Emmanuel
Week 33, Day 6:
Friday, 18th August 2023.
TOPIC: TEACHINGS ON GIVING – Why Giving? (13)
MEMORY VERSE:
Acts 20:35.
“35. …, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
BIBLE READING:
Luke 6:38.
“38. Give, and it shall be given unto you; …”
Today, being the last day of our topic for the past two weeks, the last reason for Giving is, “IT’S A COMMAND.” Yes a command from our lord Jesus Christ. To be a giver is obeying the commandment of our lord and Saviour. If He says it, then we need to do it. We establish it yesterday that, our giving is to close the gap between us and the needy. Jesus won’t say Give when you don’t have what to give. It’s part of our instructions as believers.
Jesus practiced this principle many times. When he finished preaching in Matthew 14:16-21, He felt He need to give the people food despite preaching in the wilderness. He gave four loaves of bread and two fishes. He also gave His life for us to be save.
Apostle James speaking in James 2:14-17
“14. What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
15. If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
16. And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
17. Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
Giving is a prove of Faith in God. When you give you are obeying the teaches of our lord Jesus and this prove you have faith in God. Remember, giving should not be prevented because of wrongs did. Giving to others who are In need confirm your faith in Jesus teaching. Be a giver and the rewards will amaze you.
Good Day and God bless you.
Happy Birthday to all celebrants and Happy Wedding Anniversary to those celebrating today. May you experience God’s fruitfulness in Jesus Mighty name, Amen.
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