More On Generosity

# 403 - Today's Prime Time Devo comes from: 1Sa 30:26-31, “Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, "Here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD" - 27 to those who were in Bethel, those who were in Ramoth of the South, those who were in Jattir, 28 those who were in Aroer, those who were in Siphmoth, those who were in Eshtemoa, 29 those who were in Rachal, those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, those who were in the cities of the Kenites, 30 those who were in Hormah, those who were in Chorashan, those who were in Athach, 31 those who were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were accustomed to rove. (1 Sam 30:26-31) Once again we see David modeling generosity. He and his men had recovered a tremendous amount of spoil from the Amalekites, and rather than keeping it for himself and his men. He remembers the people and places, who gave him sanctuary as he fled from Saul. This not only was a great way to show appreciation, but it also goes a long way in maintaining good will and building loyalty among these people. Generosity is a strong theme in these last couple of verses in chapter 30, and it's a strong theme throughout Scripture: 1Ti 6:18 says, “Let them (Christ followers) do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come,” (David's generosity to these people was building up a good foundation for the future!) Ga 6:9 tells us, “let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Heb 13:16, says, “But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Ec 11:1 reminds us to, “Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. And Pr 11:25, says, “The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. There are great promises in Scripture associated with generosity, but let's not give looking for reward, rather let's give sacrificially because God is well pleased! Father, let me ever seek ways to please You.