March 28


A Reminder to be Generous


A generous man devises generous things and by generosity he shall stand.

Isaiah 32:8 (NKJV)


Sometimes, it’s not just the content of God’s word that strikes me, it’s the timing as well. Take this verse in Isaiah 32. I think God is giving me a gentle reminder.

Yesterday, part of my family sat down to discuss divvying up the family holdings. Talk about uncomfortable! What is it about money and property that gets me churning? And why am I so selfish? True, I want my two sisters to be well taken care of, but to give them each a sweet deal?

As a Christian, the things of this world, and my desire for my own better deal are not what drive my life. But why do I long for them so? What is it that makes the world’s wealth pop up and grab me?

It’s because I’m human. I’m normal! But God is reminding me: like Abraham, I am a man of faith; I am a giver; I am a child of the King. “Be a good steward,” He seems to say to me, “BUT be generous, especially with your own family!”

Thanks, Lord, for the message. By generosity I shall stand. And I think I can see where I was headed: by tight-fisted, selfish grabbing … I fall?


Father God, thanks again for the reminder. I so needed it! Thank you for the great progress we have made … and the good deals to be had … by all! Amen.