Live Generously
“A generous person
will be prosperous, and one who gives others plenty of water
will himself be given plenty.” Proverbs 11:25, NASB
My good friend David
Peterman and I had finished our recorded messages for the subsequent YouTube
releases (check out the Love For His People channel) and were feeling a bit
famished. Well, at least hungry. Having by now realized that Golden Corral
offers the best value for our dollars, I followed him in his red Prius south to
Rock Hill, South Carolina, from Ballantyne (Charlotte), North Carolina.
When we arrived at our
destination, with the sweet aroma of wonderfully prepared food and trimmings,
the place was not as yet opened. We had a half hour to kill.
I said, "Let's go to
the Christian thrift store down the road," and he followed me in my 2013
Hyundai Elantra. (Royal Blue. Not all have white paint, as is so common these
days in vehicle color.)
As I looked through the
shirts for men's XL, one t-shirt caught my eye.
"Live
Generously". Hmm, I thought to myself. Even though it had a bank's logo on
the back (imagine that), I paid the $3.00 for it at the counter. And got 10%
off for Senior Citizens' Day!
I'm not one to advertise
for an unknown bank, but I liked the words and design and could see myself
wearing it at the gym, on Walmart visits, or wherever.
The Holy Spirit then
encouraged me to write a message to you and others about the importance of being generous. I love
how He speaks to us. Just a simple word. Full of truth and encouragement.
Over the centuries, the
Lord Jesus (Yeshua) has spoken to His people about the importance of being
generous. Others in the walk of faith also wrote to the Messiah's followers,
sharing the same message in the early days as believers in His Word, which provided
instruction and guidance.
"In everything, I
have given you an example of how, by working hard like this, you must help the
weak, remembering the words of the Lord Yeshua himself, 'There is more
happiness in giving than in receiving." Acts 20:35, Complete Jewish Bible
I encourage you to live a
life of generosity. More joy comes when, out of His provision to share, we do.
They will know us by our love and our care for the family of God.
To be continued...
Ahava and Shalom,
Steve Martin
P.S. Occasionally, I do
like to "buffet" my body, but even in this, we must walk in
moderation. Skip the fatty stuff. Enjoy the healthy items! We need to care for
this temple He has given us to perform the work He has entrusted to us
entirely.
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Message #5 in new series (2025):
"Live Generously" June 27, 2025, 6:40 am in Charlotte, North Carolina
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