Daily Delight Devotional – Saturday November 2, 2024

The righteous give generously

– Psalm 37:21, NIV

Your desire for financial security can discourage you from giving. Why? Because each naira/dollar you give away feels like it is no longer available for your protection. But the opposite is true. Your sense of freedom and security actually increases when you give, because giving is a declaration that your security rests someplace other than the bank or your earning capacity. Giving is an act of confidence in God, and it’s the only way to overcome financial insecurity. Think of all the things in life over which you have little or no control – illness, accidents. job security, economic conditions, etc. No wonder people are insecure!

The Bible says: ‘One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed’ (Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV). To the rational mind it sounds counterintuitive, but to the Kingdom mind, it makes good sense. Paul writes: “A few seeds make a small harvest, but a lot of seeds make a big harvest. Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don’t feel sorry that you must give and don’t feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give. God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others” (2 Corinthians 9:6-8 CEV).

Insight: In your hand, a dollar will never be worth more than a dollar/naira. But when you sow it into God’s kingdom, it begins a harvest you can reap when you have a need. Giving is truly the key to financial security – So it is important to pay your vow for the kingdom advancement.

Further Bible Reading : Acts 20: 34-35
Daily Bible Reading: Genesis 15:1-8