Revisiting My ServeSample

Give To Get- Day Two

As Christians, we've embraced the timeless wisdom that giving holds greater value than receiving, a truth spoken by Jesus that extends beyond mere cliché. It's a proven principle—when we give wholeheartedly, blessings abound. In examining the scripture above, Jesus's words echo powerfully: "Give, and it will be given to you." These words form a promise, revealing that our manner of giving—whether of our time, talents, treasure, love, or effort—dictates the nature of what returns to us, be it positive or negative.

Jesus goes on to illustrate the abundance of this exchange, describing it as "a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over—will be poured into your lap." This vivid imagery draws from the days of Jesus, where field workers, who would wear long robes, could carry substantial amounts of grain. Here, the lesson is clear: how we invest in our giving is proportionately the way it is returned to us.

Jesus emphasizes, "For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." The depth of our service to the Lord expressed through our time, talents, and treasures determines the magnitude of what we receive—whether skimpy or abundant. A teaspoon's worth of giving yields a teaspoon in return; a tablespoon's worth, a reciprocating tablespoon. However, a gallon's worth of giving results in a generous gallon returned. The correlation is unmistakable: our input directly influences our output.

Reflect on your service and giving today. Is it time to increase your measure this year? Are you serving and giving with a joyful heart? Are there areas of your life given to the Lord last year with teaspoons that need a shift to gallons? There's ceaseless room for improvement in these realms. Let this year mark a fresh beginning in how we serve, give, and ultimately receive.

PRAYER

"Lord, guide me in learning to serve with my entire life. Teach me the art of giving from a whole heart. Forgive me for offering You only scraps instead of my best. I also seek forgiveness for any complaints that may have tainted my service. May I dedicate myself to serving and giving wholeheartedly, recognizing the fullness You've bestowed upon me. In Jesus' name, amen.”