Proverbs 3:27, “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.”
Yesterday morning I was reading Proverbs chapter 3. Verse 27 kept jumping out at me. I kept thinking to myself that if everyone lived by this, the world would be a much better place. It’s pretty easy to withhold good from others because we live in an age that reinforces, ”looking out for number 1” all of the time. Of course we need balance and it is important to take care of ourselves. But what would happen if everyone made an attempt to regularly think of the needs of others, and help them whenever possible?
The closer we get to Jesus, the more compassionate and loving we become toward others. He helps us to look beyond the surface and see the true need. He helps us to let go of the fear of lack, and give when it is in our power to do so.
There is so much more to giving than just money, a simple compliment can make someone smile. There is one greeter at church who always gives hugs. Many Sunday mornings I was thankful for her hug. Handshakes are good, but hugs are awesome! Even in my own life, I’m asking God to help me not to withhold good from others. No matter how small the deed may seem, if we’re lead to give, we must obey God and give.
We serve a God who gives of Himself freely everyday. As His representatives, we have the privilege of doing the same. Learning to let God be our standard instead of the world, will open up a whole new sea of opportunities to give of ourselves that we never even knew existed.
Drawing Closer to Christ 
God gives us a privilege to show his love to others and by doing so join him in his work 🙂
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It’s amazing to be a citizen of heaven passing through and showing others the love of Jesus.
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Yes it is ❤️
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Truth.
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Amen 😊
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It IS better to give than receive 😊
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Yes definitely!! 😊
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Hugs!! There’s no feeling like a good, long hug, especially when the weight has not been released from the shoulders 🤗🤗🤗
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My mom always hugs me so I would look forward to her fill in hugs. Lol. 🤗
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Now that’s a whole different “hug world” 😅 – a mama’s hug…mmhmm mhmmm
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Yes!!!! 😂
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Love this post. A smile can simply be comforting to others. We should learn to be nice and kind to others. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Amen ❤️
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Very true sis. No act of kindness is a waste. Giving water to that thirsty man on one’s door step can go a long way. Whatever capacity we have to give. We should be glad to.
And God will definitely honour His words – “… Same measure withal….”. And even more.
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I believe that too! Every act of kindness plants a seed.
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True big sis. 💯
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