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Luke 6: 38 “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.” (NIV)
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Christian liberality originates in the grace of God.* |
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I don’t do much baking (or any type of kitchen activity for that matter!) but I remember that some recipes call for an ingredient to be “firmly packed” when measuring it. Failure to follow the directions would no doubt result in an inferior finished product. Being frugal in the kitchen is not a cost-saving endeavor if everything ends up in the garbage.
In this verse, Jesus presents us with a recipe for blessings. If we follow his directions for measuring, not only will we be blessed but we increase our ability to bless others. What can you do to develop a generous lifestyle? Perhaps you could volunteer another hour of your time. Do you faithfully give to the Lord 10% of your income – to the penny? Try rounding it up to the next dollar. Start supporting a missionary. Sometimes our stinginess is in our attitude more than in our actions; be intentional in improving your outlook.
Someone has said that Jesus’ words allow us “to decide how much we are going to freely give from what He has given us to manage.”* You could continue to give by the cupful and receive in the same measure. Or you could shake it down and press it down until it overflows for delicious results!
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He doesn’t look at just what we give. He also looks at what we keep.* |
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