Serve While You Wait On God

Although the world is currently in a season of lack, it is still vitally important that we, as the Body of Christ, continue to give. Our supplies may be little, but our giving spirit is still useful. I realize that it’s good to be a blessing, serving others while you wait on God for your promises and restoration.

I know that giving in a season where you feel you like you don’t even have enough for your family, seems pretty ridiculous, but the scriptures states in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (NIV), “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever. Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”

I whole-heartedly agree! And I am a witness that giving, even sacrificially, is the key to overcoming your season of lack. How God is able to provide enough for us to give, even when it seems like we don’t have enough, is a mystery? But somehow, in his amazing grace, he provides for us to do so! I think we often overthink giving, as if we need to be wealthy or have a lot to share. But it reality, it's not about the amount that we have; it's the heart posture to share what we have that prompts the giving, even in lean seasons. 

The way we serve others is the way God serves us. I know firsthand that when I refresh others, God refreshes me. So, I encourage you to give refreshment to as many people as you can in your season of lack. It doesn’t always have to be money; it could be a meal, a hug, a smile, a listening ear to someone who is worse off than you, or even encouragement. Just give refreshment to someone who needs it, then watch God refresh you!

Prayer:

Father, please open my eyes to see your provision in my hands, in whatever form it may be. I want to be a blessing to others, just as you are a blessing to me. Help me not to let the opportunity to help someone pass me by. Instead, show me daily where my gifts can be shared to bring divine refreshment to someone else’s life. I thank you for continuing to refresh me in my times of need, which provides me with extra seed to sow. You are truly my Jehovah Jireh, who provides for me and who loves me. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen!