Revival in Finances

Pastor DJ Garces

Inspire Church Honolulu
 

Scripture

LUKE 6:38 (NLT)

Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.

Observation

During a moment when Jesus was teaching His followers, He began to instruct them not to judge or condemn others, but instead to forgive them. This is immediately followed by this statement about giving generously. Jesus connects being generous in grace and love, to being generous in our finances. Both will result in the release of blessing in the lives of others, and in our own. Being open handed with our finances not only reflects a heart of grace, but it also directs our hearts back to being a people of love. Revival in our finances begins with the right attitude toward the people around us, and that leads to us being generous. The moment we step out in generosity is when we will see it poured back into our laps, until it is running over. 

Application

As we begin the new year, take the time to focus your heart on the love for the people around you, in order to be generous with your grace, forgiveness and love. Look for ways you can be generous to others with your finances and resources. Ask God to show you how you can sow seed into His Kingdom purposes. If we want to see a revival in our finances, it begins with being open handed with all that God’s given us, so that He can use it to make a difference in the lives of others.  

Prayer 

Lord, thank You for the generosity that You have shown me. Help me to live life with an open heart, to love people with an open hand, and to give to You and to others. Bring revival in my finances so that I can continue to make an eternal difference to those around me and even beyond me. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Reflection

Who can you bless, support, or provide for in these difficult times?