At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality. 2 Corinthians 8:14
“What do you think God gave you more wealth than is required to satisfy your rational wants for, when you look around and see how many are in absolute need of that which you do not need? Can you not take the hint?”
Josiah Gilbert Holland (1819-1881) American novelist and poet recounted in Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers, compiled by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert (New York: Wilbur B. Ketcham, 1895) 27.
As I travel the world, the more I realize how blessed I am, both spiritually and materially. It inspires me to use what I have to aid those with less than enough. The goal, as Paul put it, is equality.
God cares that everyone has enough and instructs those with more than enough to share. I remember times in my life when others came to my aid. People shared scholarships or helped pay medical bills.
How are you doing at this time? Do you have more than enough? If so, with Holland I ask, “Can you not take the hint?” With the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Share generously.