DCLM Sincere Milk 9 April 2025 — If You Want It, Give It
DCLM Sincere Milk 9 April 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — If You Want It, Give It
Topic: If You Want It, Give It
Text: Luke 6:27-31
27But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
29And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
30Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
31And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Key Verse: “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.” Luke 6:31
Message
Everyone likes to receive gifts but not many like to give. The Bible says it is more blessed to give than to receive; so the habit of giving to others must be embraced by every child of God. God showed us the examples of giving when He gave His only begotten Son to die for our sins (John 3:16). He expects us also to give to the needy around us.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 8 April 2025 – True Friends Of Jesus
The story was told of an old missionary woman who was told of a suffering family which hadn’t had much to eat and was starving. Many people in their community were in the same condition. This missionary visited the family and gave them a bag of rice. As soon as it was received, the mother in the family divided the bag into two and went out. The missionary was left wondering where she went. She returned shortly thereafter and the missionary asked where she went. She explained that her neighbours were also hungry, so she took some of the rice to them. The missionary was surprised and happy that the woman thought about others in the situation that she was. She commended her for her thoughtfulness and kindness.
The Bible says when we look at the needs of others and meet them, God will make sure our own needs are also met. So, if you want it, give it! Giving is the key to blessing because givers never lack. Nothing is too small to give, but do it cheerfully and God will reward you abundantly.
Further Reading: Luke 6:38
Prayer for today: God, please, give me the heart of giving to meet the needs of other people.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
