This Message is inspired by the Reading “The Art of Giving” from the Book Overcoming Darkness.

Our flesh is continually seeking retribution. Our form of Justice is an Eye for an Eye. Scriptures Teach that when adversity confronts us, we are to Turn the Other Cheek. The thinking within the world is that Turning the other cheek makes us look weak (I am Strong but I am Weak). Turning our Cheek demonstrates our submission to God’s Will. God’s Thoughts and Ways are much Higher than Ours.  Giving aids in us Overcoming our Self-Righteous Spirit. (Matthew 5:38-38, Luke 6:29)

We view Giving through a different lens (Whatever Things Are Pure). It is not only an act of kindness but an integral part of Working out our Salvation. We open our Heart in spite of all wrongs and persecution we encounter. We respect and submit to Judgement that is vested in the Lord. (James 1:12, Luke 6:35, Luke 6:30, Romans 2:3)

The World is full of the Spirit of Retribution (Rendering Evil for Evil). God’s anointed rebukes the Spirit of Retribution (Forgiveness). We rebuke by giving our talents, time and gifts. We let our Light shine even when adversity confronts us. Daily we flee Satan’s evil ways. He has no other choice but to flee. (Psalms 22:16, 1 John 5:19, Matthew 6:1)

God is a Spirit and we Worship Him in Spirit and Truth. We share God’s Spirit so that others might learn. Giving, just as Love, is unconditional. We neither seek acknowledgment nor recognition for our Giving.  We are at Peace knowing that God Gave His only Son for the sins of the World.  God showed us the true meaning of Giving. (John 4:24, Matthew 6:2, John 3:16)

Song for the Week 

“Lord I Trust You” Written and Performed by John Stuckey Jr

THE ART OF GIVING

When you find God

His spirit lives in your heart

The art of giving

Is one of your great rewards

To open our hearts

In spite of all wrongs

Gives a good feeling

And makes our hearts very strong

To share our mind

So that others may learn

Is the spirit of giving

A life worth living

To find in your mind

A heart made of gold

Gives you a feeling

Of being blessed and bold

When we conquer the greed

Of the foes at hand

We shall then live

In a very peaceful land

God gave us the power

Of peace of mind

Let no one strip you

Of this glory divine

Give your spirit

So that others may see

Master the art of giving

To reach your destiny