99 Days to Pentecost: Day 91

Day 91 - May 15, 2021

Acts 20:35 (Read Full Chapter)
“In everything I showed you that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
 
“More Blessed to Give than to Receive”
Written by Pastor John Lee
 
Paul’s farewell address to the elders of Ephesus concludes with the reminder to work hard, not for themselves, but in order to help the weak and give whenever they can. 
 
Maybe you can relate to me, but I find myself struggling with reciprocity. That something should be exchanged for mutual benefit. Or justice should be exacted with equivalent sacrifice. Either way, it doesn’t make sense to give something for nothing. Nor does it make sense to work hard with no benefit for myself or my immediate family. Yet, Paul reminds us of Jesus’ words – It is more blessed to give than to receive. Which challenges me and makes me wonder, “Do I actively look for ways to give each day?”
 
Take time to reread Acts 20 and prayerfully reflect on God’s Word to you through this chapter.


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