Under The Fathers Wings
Sharing
When I Was a little girl my
two sisters and I would get
into a tussle over an item or
something, that we all wanted.
I can still hear my parents
telling us we were going to
share. Sharing was the last
thing we wanted to do. Can any
of you relate? Many are still of
the same mind set regarding
sharing. We still find it hard
to share our resources and
ourselves. Why? Because at
the core of our human nature is
the desire to get, not to give.
We are taught that if we don't
"look out for number one, no
one else will", and further more
we have the idea if "I" can
make it on my own without any
help, so can others. Would it
surprise you to know that the
Bible tells us to share many
things, our resources, our faith,
our time, our talents,
even our money.
Sharing is using and enjoying
something we have with other.
We are going to take a look
and see what God has to say
about why it is vital to share.
Matthew 7:12
Do for others what you would
like them to do for you. This
is a summary of all that is
taught in the law and the
prophets.
1st.Corinthians 1:4
I can never stop thinking God
for all the generous gifts he
has given you, now that you
belong to Christ Jesus.
EPHESIANS 4:16
Under his direction, the whole
body is fitted together perfectly.
As each part does its own
special work, it helps the
other parts grow, so that the
whole body is healthy and
growing and full of love.
Why do we share? As Christians,
we share because we have
a God that unselfishly shares
with us. When we share we
are expressing our love to
one another. We also share
because God has given each
of us different gifts, and by
sharing our gifts with others
we experience the full range
of God's blessings.
PROVERBS 22:9
Blessed are those who are
generous, because they feed
the poor.
Acts 4:32
All the believers were of
one heart and mind, and
they felt that what they
owned was not their own,
they shared everything they
had.
Romans 1:11
For I long to visit you so
I can share a spiritual
blessing with you that will
help you grow strong in the
Lord.
Romans 12:15
When others are happy, be
happy with them. If they are
sad, share their sorrow.
Galatians 6:2
Share each other's troubles and
problems, and in this way obey
the law of Christ.
Philippians 1:7
It is right that I should feel as
I do about all of you, for you
have a very special place in
my heart. We have shared
together the blessings of
God, both when I was in
Prison and when I was out,
defending the truth and telling
others the good news.
God ask us to share our
money, our homes, our
resources, our love, our
Faith, our sympathy, our
joys and sorrows. God
tells us that when we share
we connect with others in
relationships, and we also
demonstrate our Christian
love. I am sure we all as
Christians have a desire to
be obedient and pleasing
to God, yet I would be remiss
if I did not honestly say
when we read the bible
we can see that we like
the world delegated more
and more of our obligations
to the government, when its
comes to our pocketbooks.
Even our churches for the
most part won't help out there
own members in times of
financial needs, and that my
brothers and sisters, that is not what
the word of God teaches. The
word tells us to share all (not
just some) we have with one
another. Let us thank of this the
next time someone comes to
us with a need. Let us remember
God desires that we don't try
to figure out how much we have to
share, that is the wrong attitude.
when we give from our hearts, the
amount doesn't matter.
Psalm 25:14
Friendship with the Lord is
reserved for those who fear
him.
Romans 8:17
And since we are his children
we will share his treasures,
for everything God gives to his
Son, Christ ,is ours, too. But
If we are to share his glory,
we must also share his
suffering.
Colossians 3:4
And when Christ, who is
your real life, is revealed
to the whole world, you will
share in all his glory.
We know by reading the word that
God held nothing back from us,
not even His beloved Son. He shares
his love, peace, and comfort with
us. He shares forgiveness of sins
and salvation with us, and one
day he will share heaven,
his eternal home, with those
who believe in him.
John 6:9
"There's a young boy here with
Five barley loaves and two fish.
But what good is that with this
Huge crowd?"
If we, like the boy who shared
his lunch with Jesus, so thousands
were able to stay longer to hear
Jesus' message. Because of sharing
many probably went home as
believer's because they got to spent
extra time with Jesus. Isn't it the same
with us, when we reach out to those
in need, whether Christian or
Non-Christian, we are giving them
a glimpses of Jesus and his love
for them. Jesus is the light and we
are called by God to be the light-
house.
1stSamuel 30:24
Do you think anyone will listen
to you when you talk like this?
1st.Timothy 6:18
Tell them to use there money to
do good. They should be rich
in good works and should give
generously to those in need, always
being ready to share with others
whatever God has given.
When we read God's word
we can have no doubt that human
nature never changes. EVEN in the
bible day's ,you heard people
make the same statement then
as now, such as " Why should I
share with someone who didn't
work as hard as I have to earn
what I have." God say's our role
as his children is to share what we
have with loving hearts and leave
justice up to God. Sometime we
assume a person doesn't deserve
something when in fact, they have.
Only God is to be the judge, not us.
More important, we must remember
that God shares his generous gifts
with us even though we don't
deserve it. Where would we be
if God treated us like in many
cases, we treat others?
Lord forgive us for our selfishness
and conditions we place on
those that are in need.
Yes Lord we know in our heart
that we are willing to pray for
them, but when it comes to our
money, and our Goods we are not
Willing. Lord in your word
( Luke 3:11 ) It tell us that if a
man has two coats give one
to the poor. If you have food
share with those who are hungry.
Help us to realize Lord, that we
are going to have to stand before
you and make an account to you
for our lack of love ,caring, and
sharing with those in need. Lord
let us truly be your lighthouse
to those around us. Fill our hearts
with your overflowing love. We'll
give you all the praise and glory.
Amen & Amen.
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