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Show GIVING YOURSELF AWAY HIt is more receive." blessed (Acts 20: give than 35) to to thought about giving yourself away? The challenge of giving yourself away fits with the directions of this text written by Dr. Luke as a quotation of the Master Himself. Jesus said,"It is more blessed to give than to receive." He was explaining the depths of our stewardship and activity in relationship to others. He wanted us to understand the example that Jesus provided for us in our giving. Give yourself away "as Jesus gave Have you ever Himself away. 1. Jesus came giver-sigh to give, that He might be the blind, health to the to 1 a sick, hearing to the deaf, hope to the despairing, forgiveness to the guilty, strength to the week, courage to the fearful, life to the dead. 2. Jesus lived to give3. Jesus died to give yourself away in obedience to the teachings of Jesus. 1. Freely ye have receive, freely give (Matt 10:8) 2. And whatsoever shall give a drink Give of these little ones, a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, unto one verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise (Matthew 10: 42) 3. Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men lose his reward." 2 give unto your bosom. for with the same that ye mete withal shall be measured to you again." (:uke 6: 38) measure 4. It is more receive." blessed to (Acts 20: 35) give than to yourself away to way of abundant living Give discover the said, "'I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10: 10) 2. Give yourself completely to God first. 1. Jesus 3. Recognize of life. and accept giving as a I way lavishly and you will life abundantly. (Luke 6: 38) 4. Give Don"t look at your life as a glass to be filled, most likely it never will overflow. 3 Do not look at your life as a can to hold things. Look at your life as a channel through which blessing flow. or conduit You may never be rich in the eyes of the world or people but you will possess inward joy and heart satisfaction. day asking' yourself "What give away today?" Live each I can JESUS CAME TO GIVE HIMSELF AWAY! 4 |
