Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. Proverbs 19:17
“When you give in Jesus’ name you are giving to Jesus. The Lord is the righteous recipient of your good and generous gifts. Would your giving amount and motivation be any different if you gave to Jesus in person? Would your heart and posture bow in holy reverence and gratitude? Yes, giving is an act of worship to holy God—not because He needs anything—but because we need to recognize our need for Him and His reward.”
Boyd Bailey in Wisdom Hunters daily email “Out Give God” dated 23 November 2015.
Let’s do this. As we enter a season of giving, let’s envision every gift we give as if we are giving it to Jesus in person, and let’s share with at least one person how it shaped the amount of our giving and our motivation. Consider it exercise for our hearts. Giving is for our growth!