Blessed to Bless Somebody
And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive - Acts 20:35
The Christian has a distinct duty to support the needs of others. It is part of what the faith upholds as we espouse to be of one accord and having all things in common. How we treat others is an indication of what we think about God's creation. It says a lot about us, too.
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The Book of Proverbs offers us an indication about the blessing of the Lord. "The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it" (Proverbs 10:22). It is a blessing that indeed offers to make "one rich," but it "adds no sorrow with it." All the worry and fuss that consumes our time is worthless and pointless. Our blessing from the Lord is not meant to serve as a burden to us.
Giving is a key to understanding the truth about the blessing of the Lord. You can freely give of what you have been given if you have the proper perspective and understanding of God's blessing on your life. Combine that with the passage from Acts where the Lord is quoted as saying that it is more blessed to give,
Have you been blessed by the Lord? If so, then you are one step closer to becoming a blessing.
Here is a short list of tips on blessing others:
- Prepare your hearts before you place it in another's hand.
- To freely give, you must release what you are giving from both your heart and your head as much as from your hands.
- No blessing is meant for you to boast or brag about your wonderful work; offer praise to God for blessing you.
