GIVINGS THAT GUARANTEE BLESSING

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Thursday June 18th, 2020
By Pst Israel Olorunfemi

Psalms 41:1 "Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.


It is giving that facilitates the release of God's blessings on our life. The Bible is full of examples of people whose giving lifestyles provoked the release of unusual blessings on their lives.

Surely, "A man’s gift maketh room for him and bringeth him before great men" (Pro18:16). Gift in this context is what you give to benefit another person. This act has the capacity to bring blessing to you.

There are three givings that guarantee return that I want to point out:

(1) Prophetic Offering: This is giving to men of God. The widow of Zarephath and the Shunamite woman were blessed with abundance and fruitfulness by reason of what they gave to prophets Elijah and Elisha respectively (1Kings 17:10-24 & 2Kings 4:1-37). Their acts of kindness provoked God's kindness towards them and their blessing was released.

(2) Giving to the Poor: The poor in this context is someone who is in need. When you give to them, you provoke the blessing of God upon your life without knowing. The Bible says: "He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again" (Pro 19:17). You have them all around you. If you notice their needs and you have the capacity, give to them.

(3) Giving to your Parents: Many are shying away from this responsibility. They say their parents are the reason behind their problems. They never knew that their negligence to take care of their parents is the reason. Your gift to your parents irrespective of their wealth or wickedness can provoke the blessing of God.

PRAYER: The Lord shall raise you and make you a blessing to people around you in Jesus name.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
June 18 (Neh 10-11; Acts 4:1-22)

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