Deaf Devo in council Bluffs, Iowa, United States "Giving (5)" for Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Deaf Devo in council Bluffs, Iowa, United States "Giving (5)" for Wednesday, 15 June 2016
"Giving (5)"
Bible Reading: Matthew 6:19-24Matthew 6:19 “Do not store up for yourselves wealth here on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and burglars break in and steal. 20 Instead, store up for yourselves wealth in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and burglars do not break in or steal. 21 For where your wealth is, there your heart will be also. 22 ‘The eye is the lamp of the body.’ So if you have a ‘good eye’ [that is, if you are generous] your whole body will be full of light; 23 but if you have an ‘evil eye’ [if you are stingy] your whole body will be full of darkness. If, then, the light in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! 24 No one can be slave to two masters; for he will either hate the first and love the second, or scorn the second and be loyal to the first. You can’t be a slave to both God and money.
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There are blessings when you give to God! First, God uses your gifts to expand His kingdom. In this world we live in, it takes money to do God's work. Paul's work was supported by different churches during his time on earth. The church in Philippi sent offerings to Paul while he ministered in Thessalonica (Philippians 4:15-16[Philippians 4:15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the early days of my work spreading the Good News, when I left Macedonia, not a single congregation shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving — only you. 16 Indeed, in Thessalonica when I needed it, you sent me aid twice.]). Also, the Philippians supported Paul while he preached in Corinth (2 Corinthians 11:9[2 Corinthians 11:9 And when I was with you and had needs, I did not burden anyone: my needs were met by the brothers who came from Macedonia. In nothing have I been a burden to you, nor will I be.]). It takes money to build church buildings, send missionaries, print Bibles and care for the poor, widows and orphans.
Second, God uses your gifts to help you grow in Him. Remember that God owns everything. When you give to God and others you become more and more like God and His character.
Don't give because you have to. Give because you want to! Give because of what God has given to you! Give because you want to see His kingdom expand and because you truly desire to grow spiritually![CPE*]
"Your heart will be where your treasure is."[Matthew 6:21]
PRAYER: God, use what I give to You to expand Your kingdom and help me grow spiritually. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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