"It is more blessed to give than to receive," Acts 20:35.
This, Paul's last record spoken to the Ephesian elders. Interesting, isn't it? He reminds of his 3-year ministry with them, of their ministry's nature, of the comprehensive life in Christ teachings, of his own heart's passion for God's congregation, of warnings against their future wanderings. And then, this, directly from Jesus' lips, found in none of the gospels! Paul reminds that his own hands worked hard to help the weak. That's exactly the instruction to former thieves, to work hard with their hands in order to have something to give away where needed. And here I always thought my hard work was for my own self-supplied blessings.
We give thanks to God for the Lord Jesus Christ, the wealthy one whose work made him poor but made us rich. Amazing! Where there is need share the good with a brother or sister today and find Jesus' blessing.
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