The Upper Room Devotional 8th October 2023, Sunday
The Upper Room Devotional 8th October 2023 , Sunday Message by Marko Pal’a (Prešov Region, Slovakia)
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TOPIC: Enough to Give
TODAY’S READING
Mark 6:30-44
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap, for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. – Luke 6:38 (NRSVUE)
I remember a time when I didn’t help others because I was afraid I would not have enough for myself. But God led me to today’s quoted scripture, and I decided to give money. A short time later, I received more money than I had given. It was truly unexpected. Over time, God has taught me to have an open heart for giving.
Giving can happen in many ways. It doesn’t have to be money. We can spend time with people even when we are busy. We can give help to others even when we need help as well. God gives us much more than we give to others. Today’s quoted scripture encourages us, “Give, and it will be given to you.” When we trust God, have an open heart, and are ready to give, the gifts we give will be blessed by God.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Lord, open our hearts and help us give more freely. As Jesus taught us, we pray, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen” (Matt. 6:9-13, KJV).
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Today I will trust God and give without reservation.
PRAYER FOCUS
To give generously
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