December 31

Pass It On: the Gift of Giving

You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Acts 20:35 (NLT)


This verse is so very true, and it is a great reminder, God has gifted me with the gift of giving. And I can tell you I am happy, no make that happiest, when I am giving something away.

My time, my talent, my treasure … these are things best employed when they are shared. And I find great joy in this. Like when I send a gift to an orphan child, or write my son an encouraging note. When I spend time with my wife (which is so important) and see her smile. Or like two weeks ago when I shared a message God had given me with our church congregation.

These are simple things; these are things I can do. What makes it so easy is these are just gifts from God that I get to pass along. And as I do, I learn once again this simple truth: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”


Lord, let me be a blessing. Amen.