Today's Daily Manna ECWA Food for the Day

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022

TEXT: Philippians 4:14-23

14. Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress.

15. Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.

16. For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.

17. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.

18. Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epapthroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

19. And my God shall supply all your need according to \his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

20. Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

21. Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.

22. All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.

23. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

(New King James Version Holy Bible)

TOPIC: CULTIVATING AN ATTITUDE OF GIVING

We are always quick to receive help and support from other people, especially cash, foodstuff and materials.

Unfortunately, many of us do not know how to appropriately express genuine appreciation for such help and support. Paul was full of gratitude to the Philippian church for the support they gave him. He acknowledged that they were his partners in his ministry through their generous giving.

Note that it was not only material support that Paul received. He also received help for what he considered “my troubles.” This church stood by Paul rather than abandon him when he was incarcerated. Their constant provisions through Epaphroditus’ presence and ministry their aid to him from Macedonia to Thessalonica speak volumes of their partnership with Paul.

A look at the Church today will reveal that we have more receivers than givers. And most of the receivers behave as if they must be provided for without showing gratitude.

Most of our teeming youth have constituted themselves into beggars rather than take advantage of the enormous land resources we have to engage in farming as a means of wealth creation. Why settle to being a receiver when you can be productive and help others?

QUESTION: Have you experienced the blessing of giving?

PRAYER: Pray and ask God to help you in line with your answer to the question above. May God help us to demonstrate our love to Him by serving others with what He has blessed us, in Jesus name, Amen.