Read: Deuteronomy 15:10-11
When I first read this scripture, my thought was what does generous giving have to do with Lent and Easter. After overnight meditation, it became clear to me that the Old Testament and the New Testament have a lot in common. It is all about love. God our father always provides for us. And when he generously gives to us, we need to spread the blessings to others. God so loved us that he gave his own son for our redemption, Jesus came on earth, lived among us and died for our sins. Because of that gift, Jesus became our mediator between us and God our father (whom I call my best father).
I decided to give regularly my offerings no matter how many financial problems I have. I increased my giving to 10 percent of all my raises at word and I noticed that I always have some money in my purse all year round. To God be the glory! Recently I decided to give a donation to a ministry of God’s kingdom which I haven’t done yet. But he knows my heart (I am just waiting for the funds) so he already provided and reduced by monthly living expenses a little more than my gift. This means I am blessed 12 times my giving.
Heavenly Father, I pray that my witness in this devotion may be a blessing to all the people who read it and praise your name for the ultimate gift you have given us. Jesus Christ was, is and always will be the generous gift to the world. Help us to do likewise. Amen.
Afi Logbo
(from 2005 Lenten Devotion)
