Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
This verse is such a great promise. Too many times people look at the surrounding verses (posted below) to use them against other people. They do this and miss out on a blessing.
Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: 38Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. 39And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. 41And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 42Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.
God says that if you give to others he will give to you and not just an equal portion, but as much as you can fit and then some (running over). So many times people quibble over giving their last bit of cash, food, clothing to help out someone else, but we forget that God WILL take care of us. Not only that, he will bless us beyond measure. I have seen God bless me, whether for this reason or not, I'm not sure. I trust God, though, and know he keeps his word. Sometimes things seem unbearable, distressing, and you just feel like giving up on God, on life, on others. Chin up, better days are ahead! Just keep glorifying God. Here's a suggestion, praise him for taking care of whatever is worrying you now. It shows that you believe he can and will take care of you. It will give you a little more peace in your life.
I read 1 Psalm, 1 Proverb, Romans 12 and I Corinthians 13 along with my regular bible chapters and this is the Psalm I read today. It was such a blessing I just had to share!
Psalm 111:1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 2The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. 5He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. 6He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. 7The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. 8They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. 9He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments : his praise endureth for ever.
God bless, Jo
