Rhapsody of Realities - Favour Others - 07/05/2015

Pastor Chris

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren (1 John 3:16).

There's no culture or law against loving and helping others. Part of your calling in Christ is to be a "lifter and blesser" of others. Show them favour. The Bible says freely you have received, freely should you also give (Matthew 10:8). If you know how to expect and receive favour from God, you must be willing to express the same favour to others. Never stop giving to others.

Love is the hallmark of our Christian walk. Our opening verse says, "Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren". It's not talking about going to the cross to die for the brethren. It's talking about being selfless, giving to, and helping others, expecting nothing in return.

Are you in a position to help someone? Make sure you do it. Give a helping hand. Maybe God placed you where you are because He knew a time of need would come for someone or certain people, and you'd be the solution. You've been blessed to become a helper. God has set up His headquarters in you, so you'll be the dispenser of His goodness and favours to others.

There might be those who aren't as financially established as you are, and might require your help. Don't ignore them. If you want to see the greater manifestation of the Spirit in your life, love others genuinely, and demonstrate it. People came to Jesus from everywhere, not just because He was a miracle worker, but they could see that He loved; they felt and experienced His love. Be that kind of person.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for making me a solution provider, and for making me sensitive to the needs of others! I'm conscious that I'm a dispenser of your goodness and extension of your arm of favour to others. You've enabled me to be a helper and a lifter of others, for your glory, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study: 

1 John 3:17 GNB If we are rich and see others in need, yet close our hearts against them, how can we claim that we love God?

Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. ;

Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 3:22-36,
2 Samuel 23-24

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 8:22-23,
Numbers 10

EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities