In giving we receive....

“But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?” – 1 John 3:17

This is in continuation to my previous post where I wrote about the month of November being the month of prayer for the persecuted Church. One of my readers mentioned that I need to add “giving” in addition to praying, which is true. So I thought I will put that down as well.

Just as it says “It is more blessed to give than to receive” - Acts 20:35, in giving we receive blessings from above. It is important that in addition to praying, our faith needs to be followed in our works. When we see our brothers and sisters being persecuted, being subjected to violence and in need, our aid in whatever way it may be will make a huge difference. Friends, I would like to encourage all to lend a helping hand to those in need so that God’s love shall abide in us.

"Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure--pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return." – Luke 6:38