Freely you have received, freely give. Jesus (Matthew 10:8b)
Hans is my neighbour. He is a really generous guy. Since before we even moved in he was looking for ways to help us lend us things that we need. There was the time when I needed an extension lead. And another time when I needed to borrow his wheelbarrow. There was a time when I was between lawnmowers and being able to lend his blessed me heaps. I thank God for Hans.
The other week Hans got my attention from across the fence. He said that his mower had broken down and wondered if he could borrow mine. I replied very positively. I didn’t have to think about. I seriously felt full of joy and literally ran to the shed to get it out and bring it around to his house. And went back inside still beaming and proudly told Sarah starting to realise how much I had enjoyed the opportunity.
I have received freely from my neighbour. And I was so glad to get a chance to give freely back. I think I learnt something about what it can be like to be a cheerful giver (1 Corinthians 9). The only thing I felt compelled by was joy itself.
How much more have I received from Father God! And so freely!
What if I saw opportunities to give to Him this way?
What amazing joy would I experience?!
God has been so incredibly generous to me. What if I truly realised it?
What if I always gave - whether giving money, time, energy or gifts - that freely and joyfully?
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