A couple of months ago, my son lost his favorite cars in a friend’s home. Everyday he’d asked for them until he realized that they wouldn’t come back. Last week we told our son that he needed to give away two of his favorite cars to a kid that attends Freedom Square, a feeding program from our church. At first he was very hesitant but he ended up giving both cars away with a joyful heart. We were very proud of him.
Two days ago, my friend called me to let me know that she found my son’s cars. We were so excited. We could hardly believe it. Later in the day, we meditate about the situation and we came to the conclusion that God was teaching us two things: 1) when He calls us to give to others something we cherish, the best is to obey him; and 2) he rewards those who give with a cheerful heart.
I’m thankful with the Lord for not only teaching me but also my children about the importance of walking in obedience to him and to be cheerful givers.
“The LORD our God will we serve, and His voice will we obey.” (Joshua 24:24)
“As every man purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly or out of compulsion; for God loveth the cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7)
