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Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 Luke 16:25

Sharing our blessings is the surest way to multiply them.

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: HUMILITY
Spend five minutes listening without interrupting or giving advice.

Today’s daily devotional highlights the story of the rich man and poor Lazarus. The rich man ignored the suffering of Lazarus, a beggar at his gate, and upon their deaths, Lazarus was comforted while the rich man suffered in Hades. Abraham reminded the rich man that God's Word was sufficient to guide his family, stressing the need to heed divine teachings.
STORY
Bible in a Year: The Rich Glutton and Poor Lazarus
Scripture
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

Luke 16:25
Have you ever seen someone in need and walked by without helping?

The story of the rich man and poor Lazarus, as told by Jesus, is a poignant reminder of the importance of generosity and compassion. The rich man lived in luxury, oblivious to the suffering of Lazarus, a beggar who lay at his gate, longing for scraps from the rich man's table. This story challenges us to examine our own lives and consider how we treat those who are less fortunate.

Do you find it difficult to share your blessings with others?

Jesus' parable underscores the consequences of selfishness and the rewards of compassion. Upon their deaths, Lazarus was carried by angels to Abraham's side, a place of comfort and joy, while the rich man found himself in Hades, tormented by thirst and regret. This stark contrast serves as a warning that our actions on earth have eternal consequences.

How often do you reflect on the needs of those around you?

The rich man’s plea for Lazarus to warn his family highlights the futility of ignoring God's Word. Abraham's response that they already have the Scriptures to guide them emphasizes the sufficiency of God's teachings. We are called to live out the principles of love and generosity that Jesus taught, recognizing that our wealth and resources are not just for our own comfort but for helping others.

What steps can you take to show greater compassion and generosity in your daily life?

Reflecting on this story, we are encouraged to open our eyes and hearts to the needs of those around us. By sharing our blessings and offering help to the less fortunate, we can make a significant impact and honor God's commandments.

REFLECTION
Reflect on your own attitude towards wealth and generosity. Are there areas in your life where you can be more compassionate and giving?

Take time to pray and ask God to help you see opportunities to help those in need. Consider ways you can share your resources, whether through volunteering, donating, or simply offering a kind word or gesture to someone struggling.

PRAYER
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
LUKE 16:25
When I look at everything You’ve blessed me with in my life Lord, I stand in awe and reverence at all the times You’ve come through for me and for all the times You’ve lavished me with provision. As I think about today's story from Luke I am reminded through the life of the rich glutton that the purpose for blessing us is to be a blessing to others. May my life be first known by my love for You God and second by the generosity I lived by. With every new year I will not ask how much I can make, I will ask instead how much I can give. With this paradigm shift I acknowledge that blessing and abundance are a byproduct of my generous heart. For the life of the stingy gets smaller and smaller while the life of the generous gets larger and larger! Because I am a change agent I am always in tune with the needs of Your children Lord, whether time, talents, or treasures, I will give where I can because You’ve blessed me so much! In Jesus’ Name, Amen. 🙏🏾

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