Yet, in Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus says to let your light shine and not hide it. He explains that no one “lights a lamp and puts it under a basket.”. Let your light (in this case, your generosity) shine, and it will cause others who see “to give glory to your father who is in heaven.”. Giving generously and openly can catalyze an entire 1 The gift of healing given to the Apostles. 5 They are sent to preach the Gospel. 13 Peace. 14 Shaking off the dust. 18 Affliction. 22 Continuance unto the end. 23 Fleeing from persecution. 28 Fear. 29 Two sparrows. 30 Hairs of our head. 32 To acknowledge Christ. 34 Peace and the sword. 35 Variance. 37 Love of parents. 38 The cross. 39 To lose There is power when we are grateful consistently. The Bible teaches the attitude of always giving thanks in all circumstances. It is also called “attitude of gratitude.”. The power of gratitude is also backed up by scientific facts. There are proven benefits of gratitude in your personal life, work, business, family, and community life. Your special gift of talent is the only unique gift you can give for the benefit of others. Sharing treasure is a Christian need that shows gratitude to God for the material gifts bestowed to us. Your gift of treasure is a direct gift only you can give. It is in giving that we receive. About 77 million individuals, or 30% of Americans volunteer Here are the 40 most powerful Bible scriptures on God’s Glory. Hebrews 1:3. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. John 1:14. Abraham had a resurrection faith, just as we are to have (see Romans 10:9 ). Abraham’s growth in faith is paralleled by his increasing belief in the power of God—whether the power to give two people “ as good as dead” with respect to child-bearing a son ( Romans 4:18-21 )—or the power to raise a son from the dead. At the heart of Christianity is giving. "For God so loved the world, he gave . . ." (John 3:16). We are never more like God than when we give. Jesus said, "I did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give my life" (Matt. 20:28). The world's thought is get all you can. But to be like Jesus, we must give. God has given us “going through” power. It is not God’s will for us to run or hide from challenges, but to confront them head-on, knowing we can fight a battle and remain at rest. After all, the battle is not ours, but God’s! God won’t let you run away from your troubles and keep going forward in His purpose for your life. 4N9yq.