Give to Get

 

Give to Get – that seems to sum up so many aspects of how the Kingdom operates.  Rather than hoard to amass, we are told on multiple occasions in multiple ways, that the secret to getting more from God is to give away exactly what it is you want more of.

 

Proverbs 11:25 – A generous man will prosper; He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed

 

Things to think about:

·       Galatians 6:7 - Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.

·       Matthew 5:7 – Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy

·       John 12:25 - The one who loves his life will lose it, and the one who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

·       Matthew 6:14 - If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.

Why is it this way?

·       It acknowledges that God is the Source of all the things we need and that He has a limitless supply of what we need

o   Philippians 4:19 - And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

·       We can only give what we have been given

o   Deut. 8:18 - But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.

·       Others need to be enriched by what God has bestowed on us

o   Proverbs 11:25 - A generous man will prosper; He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed

·       As we learn to turn our eyes from what we want to what He wants and what others need, we find that our capacity to give increases.

o   Proverbs 11:24 - One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.

·       Where have you seen these principles play out in your life?

·       Is God calling you to loosen your grip on something?