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New to the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion? Start with Day 1!

Take this time to enjoy a closer walk with God. Read a short devotion and a selected Bible verse each day.

It’s Day 13 of the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion.

DEVOTION

This powerful verse encapsulates the essence of Christian generosity and the blessings that flow from it.

The Bible mentions the act of giving more than 2,000 times, emphasizing its significance in our spiritual journey. God's message is clear: being generous is not just an act of kindness; it is a reflection of His love and grace. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, we see numerous examples of selfless giving. Abraham's willingness to offer his son Isaac, the widow's mite, and the early Christian community sharing their possessions are just a few illustrations of sacrificial giving that pleased God.

Generosity is at the heart of God's character. He gave His only Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation, the ultimate act of love and giving. As followers of Christ, we are called to mirror this generosity in our lives. When we give, we participate in God's redemptive work, bringing hope and joy to others.

The act of giving is also not just a suggestion.  God makes it very clear that caring for those in need is a command, not a suggestion.  For those who choose to ignore the cries of those in need are cursed and will be forgotten by God when they cry out for him.  These are just 2 of the warnings scripture gives to those who ignore the poor, widow, immigrant, and orphan among us.

The act of giving transforms both the giver and the recipient. It fosters a sense of community, compassion, and trust in God's provision. As we embrace the blessing of giving, we draw closer to God's heart and experience His boundless love and grace. Let us remember that every act of generosity, no matter how small, carries the potential to change lives and glorify God.

PRAYER

Dear God, work on my heart. Transform me into the generous and giving person that reflects Jesus to those around me Let my hands be open and put me in the path of those in need. Amen.

VERSE

Verse Acts 20:35 (NIV)

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AUTHOR

• Dave Hubbard

  Dave Hubbard grew up all over the world. His dad served in the military so his family moved around a lot. His grandparents lived in Bethany Beach and that made the Delmarva Peninsula the closest thing to a home he had ever known.

  After graduating from Philadelphia Biblical University with a BS in Biblical Theology and a BA in Business Administration, Dave moved up to the mountains of Pennsylvania with some college friends and started a youth group which grew and grew. It is currently a thriving church. But starting youth groups in small towns wasn’t exactly a cost effective way to live, so it was time for a change. Dave thought he wanted to be a corporate mergers and acquisitions manager which is why he pursued a business degree; but once he realized he didn’t like cities, or corporations, or wearing suits, or shaving, or really caring about money at all, he went a different direction and moved to Lewes and got an amazing dog named Neelix instead.

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