17/07/2014
BLESSING TO BE A BLESSING
And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.-Hebrews 13:16
*Sometimes when we run into some fortune, we forget to share with those in need. Sharing is important to God because it gives you an opportunity to chance a life for the better. I may not have lots of money, food, clothes or jobs to give and sometimes all I have is a kind word, an encouraging word and a prayer to share. Every single being that has life requires kindness to thrive, it may not always be kindness in material sharing but kindness is an opportunity for you to do good with the gift, talent or ability that God has blessed you with. God has blessed me me with the ability of speech and a talent of writing. Which I use as an opportunity to tell others about God's desires for our lives through his Son, Jesus Christ.
A blessing can come in the form of a smile. Some people don't even have to say much, a simple smile from them simply just chances the world. There are people who have never truly experienced a smile from another because all they've ever seen or heard are hurtful things. So much so that when they encounter a genuine smile, it heals them instantly and they immediately begin to see life in a positive way.
It is written in Matthew 7:12; "Do unto others as you want them to do unto you" these words are a reminder to always put yourself in the shoes of another and ask what they need and use it as an initiative to provide for that need. We tend to take our "small" blessings for granted. Doing good starts with the good you do for yourself, if you don't love yourself, you cannot love God and that means you do not understand the magnitude of love you carry are and are created to share with others. We are blessed with life, love, mercy, compassion, kindness, forgiveness etc and when we receive Christ as our Lord and Saviour we receive all these things and more! These are by far the most important blessings to share. So what are you doing with your blessing of life to bless the life of another?
Heavenly Father, thank you for blessing me with eternal life. Thank you that because of Your Son, Christ Jesus, I understand the importance of sharing the love he showed on the Cross through Your sacrifice. Bless me Lord so that I can bless others. Grant me strength to carry out the mandate set for all who believe, and that is to share Your Word with others, the works of Your living word which is Christ our Lord. He was blessed with the gift of public speaking and he changed the world with this blessing at 12 years old! Help me Father to not overlook my capabilities, my talents and gifts for this is where true wealth lies. Grant me all that I need so that I can share Your Word with the others, according to Your will, for the glory of Your kingdom. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Stay blessed to be blessing ♥
