Generosity In All Things

Psalm 112:5 A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion.

Every day should be an opportunity for us to do good to others. As God's children, we represent Jesus, and therefore must do so in a way that honors Him. The Lord did not come and just tell the people about eternal life; He also fed them, healed them, and met their physical needs when necessary. We should be no different. The Bible tells us that if we know of a need, but do nothing, having the means to do so, we lack faith. We must do for others, taking care of their needs, knowing that God is taking care of us. We are to be the vessels that carry God's blessings to others. In many of those instances, we will have opportunities to tell others about Jesus, eternal life, and the Lord's goodness. We, as Christians, should stand out for the way we give, and manage both our personal, and business affairs. Our good works are to shine before men, so that our Father in Heaven will be glorified; keeping in mind that God sees the heart, and there are times He wants our giving to be done privately so that only He sees it. Nonetheless, there will be times when it cannot be avoided. When that is so, remember that what we do for others is about bringing glory to God, and not ourselves. For all that we have to give, came from Him, and belongs to Him. He is good enough to allow us to be stewards of what He blesses us with. Praise be to the Lord for His goodness.