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FERTILE GROUND

Text : 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.* 

Any farmer who knows his onions knows that  fertile ground is one  factor to be considered if bountuful harvest is his goal. The same principle applies in giving. Whenever you give,  you will surely have it back in multiple folds, provided you give into a fertile ground. 

Below are examples of some of the fertile grounds we are enjoined to give into:

1. *The Poor :* Giving to the poor is synonymous to lending God money, Can you imagine what that means? 

Whoever is kind to the poor is lending to the LORD—   the benefit of his gift will return to him in abundance.Pro 19:17.

Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me.”Mat 19:21.

So it is clear that  *Giving to the poor is a two-way blessings, you will be repaid here and you will store up treasures for yourself in heaven* 

2. *The Strangers,  the fatherless and the widow :* God expressly promised to bless the work of your hands when you position yourself to be a blessing to these set of people.  Deut. 14:29. 24:20, 16:11-12. 

If you have ever been a stranger in another's country, you will understand what God meant when He said strangers should be treated well. 

 *Abraham was able to activate God's promise on His life by welcoming strangers. Take care of strangers around you, it's the Lord's command.* 

God is the father to the fatherless,  giving to the fatherless is giving to God's children directly. And you will answer to God directly if you mistreat them. PS. 68:5.

James 1:27 says "A religion that is pure and stainless according to God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows who are suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

3.  *God's servants :* You  can't go wrong when you sow into the lives of those who sow spiritual seed into you. 1 Cor 9:11.

The popular Philippians 4:19, was a blessing pronounced on those who gave to ministers' need.

 *"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil.  4:19"* 

Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.1Ti 5:17.

When you give into the lives of the people listed above, you are sowing your seed into a fertile ground. 

 *Unless a good seed is sown into a good ground,   good harvest may not be achieved.* 


 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Lord help me to always give according to your will.

 *Bible Reading :* Deut.  24:16-22.:


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