Deuteronomy 15:18 — The LORD your God will bless you in all you do.
Sometimes a Hebrew person would fall into great debt and have to sell himself into temporary servitude as a slave to a fellow Hebrew. After six years of service, the slave was to be set free and given the means by which to start a debt-free life. The Lord told the slave owners not to withhold grace when setting their slave free. The Lord promised that if the master was gracious to his former servant, the Lord would bless the master in all he did.
The English language has the word “begrudge” which means “to give, admit , or allow unwillingly or with a bad grace.” This passage regarding temporary slavery teaches us that when we do not begrudge people what God desires for us to give to them, He will bless us. “As the Lord your God has blessed you, you shall give to him” (Deuteronomy 16:14).
Has God given you mercy and forgiven you? Do not begrudge others God’s mercy and forgiveness. Has God given you grace even though you do not deserve it? Do not begrudge others God’s grace. Has God loved you with love that is patient and kind? Do not begrudge others God’s love.
When we realize that all that we have and all that we are we owe to God, that we were the great debtor and Jesus paid our debt, we understand that it is our privilege to share what we have received joyfully with others. Share your spiritual blessings with others today, and you will be blessed.
02/25/2025 Devotional
"It is our privilege to share what we have received joyfully with others."
WITH ALL I AM.
Into Your hands
I commit again With all I am, for You, Lord
You hold my world
In the palm of Your hand
And I am Yours forever
Jesus I believe in You
Jesus I belong to You
You're the reason that I live
The reason that I sing
With all I am
I'll walk with You
Wherever You go
Through tears and joy
I'll trust in You
And I will live
In all of Your ways
And Your promises, forever
Jesus I believe in You
Jesus I belong to You
You're the reason that I live
The reason that I…