“Jesus opened up for us a whole new way of giving. He gave Himself totally to and for the needs of people…Jesus Christ has paid our debt before God and His cross is a completed work in our eternal interest. Our giving, then, is no longer a debt that we owe, but a seed that we sow!”
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38 (NIV)Christ gave ALL for us and just as He gave, lovingly and willing, so should we give. We tend to think of giving in terms of money, which is not always the case. We also tend to think of giving in ways which are grand and large, and this is not always the case either.
We should be giving of ourselves daily to others. We can give of ourselves with a smile; a friendly greeting; a word of encouragement; send a card; hold the door for someone; offer your place in line to someone else; give up your seat for someone…there are so many little things we can do for others. In short, take time to be compassionate!
Many times when we work in groups we have the power to set the tone for the entire day (and the entire office) through the expression of our attitude—good or bad. As Christians we should be letting the light of Christ shine through us daily in our words, our actions, and our attitude.
Be a blessing to someone today!
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2 (NASB)God Bless!
