Numbers 6:1-7:89, Mark 12:38-13:13, Psalm 49:1-20, Proverbs 10:27-28
PRAY: Father God, help me to listen. Help me to wait on Your presence and Your words when I pray rather than being in a hurry to pray out everything stirring around in me. Help me to slow down and wait.
READ: In Numbers 6:24-26 read:
"The Lord told Moses to tell his brother, Aaron, to bless the people of Israel with this special blessing:
May the Lord bless you
And protect you
May the Lord smile on you
May the Lord show you his favor
And give you peace."
Words matter! Aaron is given the power and authority to bless or curse as a representative of God.
What a difference we can make in the lives of others when we listen for God’s voice and then bless those He puts in our pathway each day.
EDIFY: In Mark 12:33 Jesus shares with His disciples that a giving heart is not measured by how much one gives but by how much of what one has that he or she gives. The poor widow as she is referred to in this passage gave all that she had. Wasn’t she actually “rich”? Our faith and our trust grow as we give. Giving is not about what I’m losing. If that were the case no one would willingly give. Giving is all about what my gift might do when it is given freely, joyfully, and dedicated to God’s work.
PRACTICE: Great intentions become powerful decisions and life changing actions when we take the plunge into obedience. Decide to bless someone today with your words. Pray for them first. Listen for God’s leading concerning them. Then take the time to speak words of encouragement and thanksgiving to them.
Decide to be a crazy giver by giving extravagantly. Don’t just give until it hurts. Give until your joy replaces that “What have I done?” feeling!
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