Life of Generosity

Life change happens best in meaningful relationships. “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” — Luke 12:32-34 1. Generosity begins with trusting God. “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” — Luke 12:32 We amplify Christ when we fully trust Him with our “little.” When Trusting God, We Are Revealing: 1. Our greatest treasure is God; the good Shepherd. “The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23 When Trusting God, We Are Revealing: 2. Our greatest treasure is God, the good Father. “For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them.” — Luke 12:30 Beware of prescribing to God what you think you “need”. Instead, trust that He knows what you really need. When Trusting God, We Are Revealing: 3. Our greatest treasure is God; the good King. 4. Our greatest treasure is God, the most generous Giver. 5. Our greatest treasure is God, the source of our joy. “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!” — Matthew 7:11 Generosity is trusting that God can do more with your 90% than you can do with your 100%. 2. Generosity leads to heavenly vision. “Sell your possessions and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.” — Luke 12:33 3. Generosity transforms the heart. “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” — Luke 12:34 “No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” — Luke 16:13 The greatest example of generosity is the life of Christ.