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GIVE AND TAKE

To give is to transfer something from one's possession to another person's possession. Luke 6:38 says "GIVE and it shall be given unto to you..." In another word, when you give you will receive. It's a definite principle our Lord Jesus Christ gave us Himself. If you aren't giving, you will receive nothing in return. It's impossible to have a land with no seed planted expecting your barn to be full except if weeds and bushes are your target.

When we continue that verse in Luke 6, we will find the reward of giving. It says "...good measures, pressed down, and shaking together and running over, shall men give onto your bosom..." This part is just saying when you hold anything from anybody, you are punishing yourself.

   It's like holding something meant for God or someone who is in need of it, not knowing that others are also holding what is meant to be given back to you in multiple folds. Why would you want to do a business that won't bring profit? Invest by giving to others and expect yield in multiple folds.

   The last part of the verse says "...For the same measure that you mete withal, it shall be measured to you again." When we give out anything, the same will people give to you, but it might not be from the source you gave out to, but MEN (not just one) will give to you back. Don't hold back anything you can give which is in your capacity.

When we are talking about giving, it's not all about money, which is a part of it, but that's not all therein. Firstly and most importantly, GIVE YOUR LIFE to Christ and He will give you abundant life in return (john 10:10). Another thing to give is VIRTUE (respect, love, faithfulness, kindness, humility, endurance, e.t.c). You can't give too much of it, except if it's won't be enough. Give, it's not a waste, it's seed. Sow bountiful.

Shalom!!!.
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