Day 38 of 40 Day Discipleship Walk with Jesus Christ: Give freely
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
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Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
Do you want be a better learner…to pay more attention to what God is saying and doing? Do you want to increase the risk factor? Are you hungry for more? What ideas do you have about next steps? Where can you respond with more heart and soul? What would it look like if God did precisely what you have been asking for?
Consider taking the second series of the 40 Days of discipleship on the 5 verbs of learning. It will still be just a minute a day, but you will be encouraged to help someone else along the path by showing them how to start the 40 days with God as you continue in the next series. You will learn how to deepen the D.N.A. pattern for yourself, and for your friend and are encouraged to meet weekly to discuss the questions that build nurturing relationship. You will discover how God wants to reveal His kingdom through you in surprising new ways. When these forty days are finished, select the next series to continue.
Short Story
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the rolling hills of the countryside, there lived a young girl named Maria. Maria was known throughout the village for her kindness and generosity, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
One day, a great drought struck the land, and the crops began to wither and die. The villagers were worried, as they relied heavily on their crops for survival. They prayed for rain, but the skies remained dry and clear.
In the midst of this crisis, Maria decided to take matters into her own hands. She gathered her friends and together they began to dig a well, in the hopes of finding water beneath the surface. The work was hard and tiring, but Maria never wavered in her determination. She knew that the only way to save their village was to find water.
As they dug deeper, the sun beat down on them, and their bodies ached with exhaustion. But Maria never complained, instead, she encouraged her friends to keep going, reminding them that their efforts would be rewarded.
Finally, after many long days and nights of digging, they struck water. The villagers were overjoyed, and they quickly built a system to bring the water to their parched fields. The crops began to grow again, and soon the village was thriving once more.
The villagers were so grateful to Maria for her leadership and determination, that they decided to name the well after her. And from that day forward, the well was known as Maria’s Well, a symbol of the power of giving and the importance of kindness.
Years went by, and the village continued to thrive, but Maria’s Well remained at the heart of the community, a reminder of the strength that comes from working together and the power of one person’s generosity.
The villagers would often gather at the well, sharing stories and laughter, and remembering the lessons they had learned from Maria. They knew that the well was more than just a source of water, it was a symbol of hope and the power of giving.
And so, the story of Maria and her well was passed down from generation to generation, a reminder of the importance of kindness, determination, and the power of giving.
End
For Reflection:
- What has happened in your life over the 40 days?
- Is this what you imagined?
Make Life Count:
- List how you have observed changes in your relationship with God through these 40 days. Tell somebody.
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