THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL; THIS IS A COMMAND. Christ is not just asking us to give money. He is asking us to give of our life, of our time, of our talents and skills, and of our treasures.
Gleaning from Luke chapter 6, here are several reasons WHY WE GIVE:
1. WE GIVE BECAUSE WE ARE RECIPIENTS OF HIS MERCY. (click here to read this)
2. WE GIVE SO THAT WE CAN EXPERIENCE HOW GOD GIVES.
How does God give? He gives in good measure. He is NOT a cheater. He will press more blessings upon you. He will shake it together so that more will come, and He keeps pouring until your cup runs over.
Usually, He uses people to bless you...people who are good, medium good, and extra good. He may even use the not so good people...even people whom you have not personally met. Here is more...HE GIVES AGAIN...AND AGAIN...AND AGAIN...That's our God. Blessing you is never a problem to Him. He never runs out of blessings. He is the source of all blessings. That's the reason why He commands us, "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over shall men into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal, it shall be measured to you again." (Luke 6.38).
Do you want to experience the way God gives? GIVE, AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU.
