What is the true meaning of giving? We wait a whole year to celebrate Christmas, yet when we plan our celebration we tend to forget those who serve us cheerfully. We gather around the Christmas tree with friends and family, but we forget to invite those who are alone in this world. This Christmas, bring joy to others with an act of kindness, give to those who are underprivileged.
The greatest giver this world has ever known was Jesus Christ. Leaving behind the riches and glory of His heavenly kingdom, He came to Earth and willingly gave His life so that we could keep ours. As God predestined His children to be conformed to the likeness of His Son (Romans 8:29), there can be no better way to emulate Jesus Christ than by giving selflessly the way He did. Our Savior Himself told us, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). Quite simply, then, our greatest motivation for cheerful and generous giving should be that it pleases the Lord and reflects His gift of salvation to us.
Remember this scripture? “For God so loved the world that He GAVE His only son”. We would do well to remember that we are saved because our God so generously gave.
If you give generously don’t expect anything back in return, but our Father in Heaven will reward you.