Sharing God's blessings is really just a matter of passing on to others the blessings the Lord gives us. This is not just about money. There are many ways we serve with the gifts He has bestowed upon us. Employment is one place for you to share because you may be the only example of Christ your co workers will ever see. So gossiping, showing up late and grumbling is not the way. I remember when a younger man told me that he remembered me forgiving him years back for doing something terrible and because he said he was sorry, I immediately forgave and told him Jesus would have it no other way. All those years later he shared that he felt I was the most honest and true example of Christ in comparison to the other Christians at our workplace. Talents and abilities are a way of giving back to your church, neighborhood, community. Your abundant blessings can help another. I remember when my husband and I had a terrible time where both of are vehicles were out of commission at the exact same time and the kindness of a neighbor got us through. She offered up one of her vehicles to us and we were able to attend and serve at church and keep all obligations and commitments until we were back on the road. We never forgot that gesture for it was her blessing of having extra cars that enabled her to bless us. Spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to every believer ( at least one spiritual gift) to use for the good of the church. Our past experiences can be used to help those facing the same situation now. Lastly your biblical wisdom and knowledge is a gift to which to share with others. My husband reads the bible every morning and every night before bed and absorbs it to the point he is able to apply it in his daily evangelist walk. His ministry benefits from it when they share and minister to one another and more than that when they walk the streets in hopes of sharing the gospel and saving the lost. So all that we have is truly not for our benefit but a privilege God has given us to carry out His purpose for someone else's life. The mindset of selfishness, self righteousness and self preservation and survival must come to an end. And we must all set our minds on service, selflessness and sharing. And it is in your name, Jesus, I pray that this message is read and received by others and that it truly changes the hearts and minds of your children to go and do your work and bless another for your honor and your glory. Amen and amen.
*excerpts of this lesson was taken from In Touch magazine by Charles Stanley.
"Go into the all the world and preach the gospel to all creation". Mark 16:15
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