Give Generously

“Give Generously”
Luke 10:1-24

What’s the expression that you most often see on Jesus’ face?

Jesus smiling.

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
-John 10:10

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.”
-Galatians 5:1

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
-Matthew 11:28

Jesus set us free to find something good.

One of the areas of freedom Jesus wants to lead me/us into is generosity.

God wants me to be a source of blessing to others.

“Freely you have received, freely give.”
-Matthew 10:8

“If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?”
-1 John 3:17

God will provide all I need.

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”
-Philippians 4:19

The heart of God gives

“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all–how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”
-Romans 8:32

Worrying about money chokes the Word in me.

“Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.”
-Mark 4:18-29

Worrying about money is a bottomless trap.

“People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”
-1 Timothy 6:9-10

I want to be a more generous person.

Am I willing to enter into a life of training?

I must let go.

I must trust.

Don’t be foolish. Be generous.

Luke 10:1-24

Jesus send them out with nothing.

They come back excited.

It’s not just about me.

We get to be part of how God blesses people.

That’s why Jesus is smiling.

Give generously to the on-going ministries of Bethany.

Give generously to Faith Promise supporting the Kinemans in England

Give generously to the building enhancements and improvements.

Give generously to the people around me.