(Matthew 10:8 MKJV) Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. You have received freely, freely give.
Balance is the key to a God-centered life. Giving and receiving is just one area where balance is required but we tend to be good at one or the other. One will freely give advise, encouragement, or money while another can receive those things but for one reason or another cannot seem to give them. In receiving we acknowledge our dependence upon God and other people and in giving we practice God’s love but these lessons are only learned if we are focused on Him. In every case when a life is out of balance in one area or another it points to our focus being on something other than God and presents an opportunity for growth. The giver who cannot receive misses the mark because the giving is more about self-worth instead of God being the source. When the receiver cannot give its because he has not listened to who God says he is. God has provided an abundant life and we receive His mercies new every morning how can we not give in return – we cannot out give God! (Luke 6:38 MSG) “Give away your life; you'll find life given back, but not merely given back--given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity.”
In the same way receiving helps us learn we are not self-sufficient and it empowers others to practice God’s presence in their life. So walk today with your eyes wide open looking for opportunities to give in abundance and receive graciously!
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