Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional *(3rd December 2023)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: You Should Have A Philanthropic Heart (Part 2)

There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. Proverbs 11:24 NKJV

*Message*

You get the attention of God when you give the little you think you have for His Glory. Remember the poor widow who gave everything she had in Mark 12. She got the Lord's attention! She was the real VIP! She also is a philanthropist!

It's all about your heart.'God loves a cheerful giver' (2 Corinthians 9:2). Quality is more important than quantity when it comes to giving. As a Christian, you must be a giver - a philanthropist who gives to bring honor to God's Name.

There is something I also want you to note. Philanthropy shouldn't only be about cash alone. The goal is to promote the welfare of others, and there are several ways to achieve that.

*The mantra of a philanthropist is "give" - giving out anything good that benefits others, not only/just money. As a Christian, you should give your time, give your talent, give your expertise, etc to better the welfare of others and bring Glory to God. Apostle Paul was a philanthropist in the presence of God, not because he always had some huge cash to give. He might not have lots of money, but he has something: 'his body'. And he gave his body 'to hardship' (1 Corinthian 13:3) for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.*

*Dear believer, give the word of God to this dying world. You've got Jesus - give the world JESUS. 'Speak and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy' (Proverbs 31:9). Our Lord Jesus made us realize we are philanthropists when we 'heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons'. He told us 'freely you have received, freely give' (Matthew 10: *

Don't forget. You have no reason to boast over anything you own - be it material things or spiritual gifts. God owns everything and He is the One Who gave it all. 'But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from Your hand' (1 Chronicles 29:14)

*Prayer*
Ask for a philanthropic heart.

*Further Reading*
He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses. Proverbs 28:27


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