Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Love is the greatest thing that God can give us, for Himself is love; and it is the greatest thing we can give to God, for it will also give ourselves and carry with it all that is ours.”
Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667) in Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers, compiled by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert (New York: Wilbur B. Ketcham, 1895) 392.
As you think about gift giving, make sure to include love. It’s the greatest thing we can give, and it holds nothing back, so appears as sacrificial in nature.
Think about it. As we approach Thanksgiving (in the USA) and Christmas we realize that God held nothing back. He sent His only Son with love. We get to follow suit.
What will that look like for you to love in a sacrificial way in the coming days? As we think about generosity, remember the greatest thing we can give is love.