God's Glory Church

“Some give generously, but it is added to him.” — Proverbs 11:24

On her wedding day, Gwendolyn Stulgis wore the wedding dress of her dreams, and then she gave it to a stranger. Stulgis believed that the dress deserved more than just gathering dust in the closet. Other brides also agreed with her. Now dozens of women have joined together on her social media page to donate and receive wedding dresses. One donor said: “I hope this dress will be passed down from bride to bride until it wears out and falls to pieces from all the celebrations that have taken place in it.”

Gifts are pleasant not only to receive, but also to give. It is said in the Holy Scriptures: “Some give generously, and still more is added to him, and some hide beyond measure, but only become poor. The soul that blesses will be satisfied, and he who feeds others – he will also be drunk” (Prov. 11:24-25).

The apostle Paul also taught this principle. As he bid farewell to the believers in Ephesus, he blessed them (Acts 20:32) and reminded them of the importance of generosity. He set himself as an example to follow: “I showed you everything that, working like this, you need to help the weak, and remember the words of the Lord, because He Himself revealed: “It is more blessed to give than to receive”” (v. 35).

Showing generosity reflects God. “For God so loved the world that he gave…” (John 3:16). So let us follow His glorious example!

What kind of gift did you give recently? How did your gift help someone else?

Dear Father, please open my hands to give to others with Your love in my heart.

Author: Patricia Raybon