“We serve a generous God. In fact our Heavenly Father demonstrates His generosity to us in this: while we were sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). The most generous act the universe has ever known and will ever know is God’s love through Christ’s sacrifice.
If we are to be His ambassadors who live a life of generosity, we will invest in the lives of others in many ways. An acrostic based on the word LIFE illustrates areas we can be generous: Through our Labor, Influence, Finances, and Expertise.
At any given time, God may provide resources that allow us to demonstrate His love to others that involve giving a helping hand (labor), using our position of authority (influence), blessing others with gifts (finances), or sharing a skill set or knowledge (expertise), all expressed lovingly for the benefit of those around us.”
Lee Truax serves as the President of CBMC. This quote comes from his letter in The Connector Fall Newsletter 2015, page 2.
Today I will explore this paradigm — LIFE — in the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels at the CBMC retreat. Thanks for your prayers, but don’t stop there.
Take five minutes today to consider how this acronym “LIFE” may shape your generosity. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in deploying your labor, influence, finances, and expertise, for God’s glory.