“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.” (Matthew 5:42)
One day, a man fell into a trance and found himself in the presence of an angel. The angel beckoned him to follow, promising to reveal something profound. As they moved forward, he encountered a grand banquet, adorned with a variety of food, where people sat, eagerly awaiting their master’s command to begin dining.
Curious, the man inquired about the scene before him. The angel replied, “This is hell, the abode of the devil. Those seated here wait for their master to instruct them to eat.” Suddenly, the devil appeared and ordered them to feast. In that moment, the man realized a distressing truth—the inhabitants of hell lacked elbows. Without the ability to bend their arms to reach their mouths, they helplessly pushed food to the ground, leaving the space in disarray.
All around him echoed cries of hunger and despair. The angel then guided him to another realm, proclaiming it to be the dwelling of the highest God. Here, a similar banquet unfolded, with people again devoid of elbows. Yet, in Heaven, when God commanded them to eat, they joyfully fed one another, sharing the bounty until all were satisfied, laughter ringing through the air. Giving is the very essence of the children of God. We are called to extend our hands in generosity to all, holding no malice in our hearts. Just as God bestows blessings generously upon everyone, we too should give liberally.
“That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.” (Matthew 5:45) Let our giving be without reluctance, reflecting the nature of our Father, who blesses both the righteous and the unrighteous.
We should even reach out to our enemies. In giving, we unlock doors and enhance our standing in His Kingdom. To understand the secret of prosperity, embrace the art of generous giving, and you shall become a great blessing to many.
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