LIVE TO HELP OTHERS

            ‘For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly ’’ –Psalm 84:11

LIGHT FOR THE NOW: You cannot live for others except you first live for God.

If God’s love does not dwell richly in your heart, it will be impossible for you to live for others. It is he that motivates you to live a self-sacrificing life. God has shown you how to love others. He took the initiative and loved you by giving Himself for you. What better way can you imitate God? Uprightness means have a right standing before God. Walking uprightly in effect involves living your life for others. Today’s text says that the Lord will be a shield for he who walks uprightly. Therefore, it is God’s desire that you become a helper or a blessing to another man.

If you do not imbibe by this kingdom principle, you are far from prosperity. If your salary or income is strictly meant for you and your immediate family member, then you are doomed. In no distant time you will start eating from hand to mouth. Sons and daughters, learn to give to others. Take steps to ask about the welfare of other people. Invest in their lives. Consciously affect people’s lives. As God blesses you, don’t hold back the blessing from people.  God knows how best to reward you. Above all, don’t look down on the poor; never cast them out, because if you do so, you are looking down on the God who created them. Be wise! Be smart! The moment you start practicing this, the sky will be your starting point.

One of the Biblical examples of people who lived for others was Dorcas who was brought back to life because she lived her life for others. Jesus painted a picture of living for others by narrating a parable of the Good Samaritan who attended to the needs of the Jewish man Luke 10: 30-35. What will you be remembered for? Remember, living for others is a great gain.

INSTRUCTION: Don’t look down on the poor.

PRAYER: Lord, give me the grace to live for you and others, in Jesus name.

QUOTE:  Right connection brings right collection.

DAILY READING: MORNING: EZRA 3; EVENING: 1 CORINTHIANS 9