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Cheerful Giver



January 14, 2013

"...remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive."  - Acts:20:35 cf


As a little girl I remember that we sang one song most Sundays for offering: "You can't beat God giving, no matter how you try.  Just as sure as you are living and the Lord is in heaven on high.  The more you give, the more He gives to you.  Just keep on giving, because its really true.  You can't beat God's giving, no matter how you try."

I loved offering time.  We were taught as children to have our envelopes ready the night before.  Offering time was sacred but it was also exciting.  It was special  to have something to give, whether a dime, nickel or quarter to put in the envelope and then in the collection plate.  It was a privilege to do my part to contribute to the Lord's work.  I sang fervently with everyone else.  I believed with my child's heart that I could not beat God giving yet I knew that but giving what I had the Lord would be pleased.  Only the Lord and me knew what candy and potato chips I had let go to be able to put something in the plate!

I used to think, Jesus died on the cross I can give up my candy, I can share my pillow whatever I have I will gladly share my all with Him because, He is my Friend.  Jesus, my Friend!  Jesus gave up everything for me!  A little girl in the projects who wore second hand clothes!  When I read the Bible and when I heard it read I felt so special!  I still do.

 The Psalmist says:  What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?
 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.
 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people. 
- Psalm 116:12-14

We can and should always give praise to the Lord!  We may feel that we don't have much to offer  to others, yet we are always in a position to tell them of God's great love for them in the person of Jesus Christ.  We can always share a smile!  There is always a way to be a blessing!

"The more you give, the more He gives to you.  Just keep on giving!  It is REALLY true.  You can't beat God's giving, no matter how you try."

God bless!

Sis. Stephanie D. K. Tyus







 


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