Kirk posted: " God gives and takes away. There is a time for all things. We are designed for both I submit, to give and take; to work for and expect a good ROI (Return On Investment). I can't help but think of Job. God gave Job plenty. He then allowed Satan to t" Pondering Life : Pursuing God
God gives and takes away. There is a time for all things.
We are designed for both I submit, to give and take; to work for and expect a good ROI (Return On Investment).
I can't help but think of Job. God gave Job plenty. He then allowed Satan to take away a lot. God then gave Job plenty more because he was humble, respectful, obedient and trustworthy.
(Job) saying: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will return.
The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD."
Job 1:21
"Then, turning to the others standing nearby, the king ordered, 'Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one who has ten pounds.'
Luke 19:24
We reap what we plant. We are called to be wise stewards and cheerful givers of our time, talent and treasure.
Our grip shouldn't a clenched fist nor a flat hand but a cupped hand so good stuff can flow in and out for He gives and takes away
God desires to bless His children. God desires His children to be a blessing.
Give, and it will be given to you.
Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap.
For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you."
Luke 6:38
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
this is symbolic…for sooner or later, what goes around, comes around for that is a principle in His design.
In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you.
Matthew 7:12
That why Scripture compels us to not think of our own interest but also the interest of others…and may our own interest be of God's interest, a collaborative partnership.
We can't out give God, but we should take notice… how much more and better can I think, feel and do?
'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
Acts 20:35
We are to help the weak, the orphan, the widow...not the lazy, ungrateful and those unwilling to work.
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak
Acts 20:35
It's best not to borrow or be in debt in the first place. If so, we need to pay what we owe. Yet, it is even better to live below our means to give generously.
The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives;
Psalm 37:21
The bottom line is that God desires a partnership in this life, with Him as CEO and us as his trusty co-worker, friend, & partner.
In Him we live and move and have our being
Acts 17:28a
David had his band of brothers. I hope and vow to be that band for my partners of KVS
And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12
I hope, pray and shall endeavor that our partnership will uphold these precepts.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:16
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
this is symbolic…for sooner or later, what goes around, comes around for that is a principle in His design.
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