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GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN
I Thess 5:18; 2 Peter 1:2-15; Eph 3:14-21; 2 Cor 9:6-15; I Peter 4:9; Romans 12:13;
Luke 6:30-38; Acts 20:32-35
Giving is not just about finances or ministry. It is also about bestowing life, love and laughter
into the lives of others. It is about having a generous nature with all that God has given us.
Whatever God gives must be multiplied in us. God does not intend lack or reduction, so your
willingness to sow is a major clue to your ability to receive. His generosity, graciousness and
extravagance teaches us to pray with outrageous confidence. He has a capacity to release
beyond our ability to conceive or request.
There is usually a subtle and elegant test that surrounds our giving to the Lord. He will make
a request for increase just as our resources (human and financial) are dwindling and we are
feeling the pinch. Faithfulness is critical to the lifestyle of generosity that God has called us
to walk with Him.
• God is your provision, not your resource.
• Give "such as you have" ...love, peace, friendship...
• The spirit behind your giving means more to God than the gift you release.
• It is better to give than to receive.
• You cannot plant & harvest on the same day, so always plan your giving in advance of
your need.
How We Team: Whatever you need, be the first to give it!
Value: If God can pass it through you, He will give it to you.
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