Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. Psalm 112:5
“Providence has made such a man able to lend, and grace makes him willing to lend. Wisely, he uses the talents instructed to him, and exercises great care and discretion in the choice of the objects of his benevolence, and also in the management of all his affairs.”
Herbert Lockyer in Psalms: A Devotional Commentary (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1993) 472.
I’ve been reading from the Psalms this week. This Psalm reminded me that God’s generous design for life is rooted in providence and grace.
Providence is trusting God to supply and grace is acknowledging all that has been supplied is a gift from God to be enjoyed and shared.
This week I am teaching on governance in Brisbane and Melbourne. It relates to generosity as it is also rooted in providence and grace.
All we have comes to us from God. We don’t store it up on earth but we store it up in heaven by using it in God honoring ways.
Is this your aim? If so, make sure our living, giving, serving, and loving is done with discretion and faithfulness.