Week 2 | Day 1 | Want to Join Us for Dinner?

Command:

“Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.” Luke 6:30 (NIV)

Read:

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NIV)

Reflect:

Growing up I never understood why my mama would always cook so much food. Although we were a family of six her cooking was always enough to feed at least double our family. I remember asking my mama many times why her cooking has been and continues to be so generous. At one point I thought she didn’t know how to properly portion her meals, but as I got older, I have noticed that although our family has continued to grow, so has my mama’s delicious cooking.

Throughout the years my mama has continued to do something each evening. She picks up the phone, calls someone, and asks, “Want to join us for dinner? I cooked and have plenty of food.” Even now that everyone in our family has families of our own—without fail—we can all expect a call from her asking us the same question.

No matter the season, my mama’s table has always been full with family and friends. I now realize that for years my mama’s cooking has not only been feeding our bodies but also our souls. She has used her gift of cooking to gather others and listen, encourage, guide, comfort, and love. My mama is selfless and generous with her love. She is willing to give others all that she has and more.

React:

What are some practical ways you can be generous with your love this week? 

Pray:

Heavenly Father, help me use my gifts to show others about your great love.