{"id":2310,"date":"2011-12-28T06:00:47","date_gmt":"2011-12-28T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=2310"},"modified":"2011-12-27T14:25:46","modified_gmt":"2011-12-27T21:25:46","slug":"true-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/true-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"TRUE GIVING!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Matthew 16:26-27<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cWhat good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? For the Son of Man is going to come in His Father\u2019s glory with His angels, and then He will reward each person according to what they have done.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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One of the blessings that God gives to His children is that we can give to Him. Back in the beginning we read that Cain and Abel brought offerings to the Lord. I never read what God had laid upon their hearts give, but it is clear that they knew they were to give freely and generously.<\/div>\n
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My precious friend and spiritual mentor, Dr. John Hall, once was attending a medical conference in Houston, Texas. As he was there on a Sunday he decided to visit a local church for the morning service. He had not planned on putting anything into the offering, but the pastor announced that the offering was only for God\u2019s people and was not intended for unbelievers. He said that if they were not in harmony with the Lord to please keep their money, but all believers were welcomed to give. Dr. Hall immediately went for his billfold with joy.<\/div>\n
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Let me share a gigantic truth with you: Giving reaches far beyond our pocket book. There are many people who donate huge sums of money, but are not givers. The reason is that they have not given themselves to the Lord. They may appear to be committed and generous, but they hold onto treasures that the Lord has told them to release.<\/div>\n
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Prayer should be such a natural thing that we follow the Lord\u2019s direction. We can give a smile, a helping hand, a word of encouragement and any such acts. They do not replace our tithes and offerings, but enhance them. I want to be so used by the Lord that I feel like a messenger delivering His blessings to the ones He chooses.<\/div>\n
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Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!<\/div>\n

—Pastor Cecil<\/strong><\/p>\n

P.S.<\/strong> – You can find previous E-Votionals covering a variety of Scriptures and topics to help you in your walk with the Lord at www.Daily-E-Votional.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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