Jess tells us that “generosity is the mark of a true disciple.” Following Jesus’ example of giving and not just teaching or preaching is our example. It has been said that “people don’t care to hear what you have to say until they know you care.”
My Mother was a great example of fulfilling the mission through giving. She picked children up for Sunday School from our neighborhood and even gave them something to eat when necessary. She took a blind neighbor to her doctor appointments and helped clean her house. The message of the gospel was wrapped up in acts of kindness and love.
It’s easy for some to stand on a corner and hand out an evangelism tract. It takes some time and willingness to be ridiculed. But it keeps us detached from them personally. The person takes the tract and we have no idea what happens with them afterward.
Being willing to baby sit their children, help fix a car, buy groceries, cook a meal, take them to the doctor; these are all investments into their lives that show we genuinely care about them personally.
Giving is a way of showing that we genuinely care. Who are we caring enough about that we are giving of ourselves and not just our words? The lady my Mom helped all the time received Christ as her Savior and at least seven others in her family. Giving goes a long way toward fulfilling our mission.
Lord, help us to feel your compassion toward people and be willing to creatively give of ourselves to meet those needs.
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