Am I Doing Enough?

 

I volunteered at an event last weekend (Christmas Eve) and was asked if I wanted a t-shirt. I can never turn down a free shirt. You should see my closet. Upon receiving the shirt, I unfolded it and looked at the front. It is what is pictured above. If you know me, things like this get me to thinking.

I started thinking. Am I doing enough? Am I generous enough? Do I really live that way? The way Jesus calls us to live? I like to think that I am. I mean I volunteer my time doing all kinds of things. Once again, is it enough?

God is so generous to us & since we are formed in His image, we should be just as generous with others.

1 John 3:17 Living Bible

17 But if someone who is supposed to be a Christian has money enough to live well, and sees a brother in need, and won’t help him—how can God’s love be within him?

I mean it's all God's anyway. Who are we to hoard from our brothers and sisters in need. If we have the resources to give, we should give. Joyfully!

2 Corinthians 9:7 Amplified Bible

7 Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift].

I don't know about you but, I love giving. I love volunteering to help out those who need help. I myself could end up in that sort of situation. I don't want to take anything for granted. Never know what tomorrow will bring.

Hebrews 13:16 The Message

16 Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets.

So I encourage you tonight. Live/give generously. Be a blessing to someone. You might be someone's answer to prayer. God doesn't withhold from us. He gives abundantly more than we could ever ask for! 

God Bless you all.