The following thoughts come from a firsthand experience. Let me begin with a question: have you ever given something of yourself without expecting anything in return? Maybe you’ve seen how genuine appreciation can be worth far more than what was given.
Some time ago, my wife and I
were out enjoying an evening at one of our favorite restaurants when I felt a
strong impression to do something special for our server. I didn’t know her situation, but I sensed she
had a need. It was as if a quiet message
pressed on my heart: “This girl needs help.”
What confirmed it for me was
when my wife leaned over and shared that she was feeling the exact same thing.
The amount we gave isn’t
important, and I’m not seeking recognition.
What mattered was her response.
Tears filled her eyes as she asked, “Are you sure you want to do this?” In that moment, it was clear—there was a
need, and we had simply been used to meet it.
Our blessing wasn’t in the
giving itself, but in witnessing her reaction and hearing her heartfelt
gratitude.
In a world full of noise, it’s
easy to miss those quiet promptings. I’m
learning how important it is to stay attentive and listen. As it says in John 10:27, “My sheep listen
to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
And in Luke 6:38: “Give,
and it will be given to you. A good
measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into
your lap. For with the measure you use,
it will be measured to you.”
We don’t give to receive—we
give to be a blessing. Yet in giving, we
often find ourselves blessed in ways we didn’t expect.
That’s the nature of God. He is more than enough.
Written by,
Papa Boyd
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