"So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully." Romans 12:5-7.
After discussing Christ's mercy on yesterday, back to the motivational gifts. Today we will discuss the "Motivational Gift of Giving" The motivational gift of giving is the special ability God gives to certain people to contribute their material resources to the word of the Lord. Givers are often thrifty, generous, disciplined and resourceful. They make friends easily and motivate others to give.
They are important to the body of Christ not only because of their giving but also because of the fact that they motivate others to give.
Proverbs 19:17 tells us that "he who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord and He will pay back what was given."
My wife has the gift of giving and it has been infectious for me to see her buy and save items to give to people and the joy she has in giving. In the course of the last year or two, she has literally given thousands of dollars worth of items to meet the needs of others. God is often giving things to her to give away to others. I don not have the gift of giving but watching her has increased my sensitivity to the needs of others.
Prayer: "Lord, thank you for the gift of giving within the body of Christ and the needs that are met because of this gift. Help all of us to be more aware of we can serve other members of the body and advance the work of the Lord."
In Jesus Name! Amen!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
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