Joy in Serving Others: 15 Bible Verses on the Blessings of Giving
🌟 Introduction:
Serving others is an incredibly fulfilling and joyful experience. When we devote ourselves to helping and uplifting others, we not only bring joy to their lives but also receive immense blessings from God. The Bible is filled with verses that highlight the beauty of giving and serving with a cheerful heart. Let us explore these inspiring passages and discover the joy that comes from selfless acts of love.
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." - Luke 6:38
🌱 Biblical Example: The story of the widow's offering - Mark 12:41-44
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." - Acts 20:35
🌱 Biblical Example: Jesus feeding the five thousand - Matthew 14:13-21
"Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered." - Proverbs 11:25
🌱 Biblical Example: The parable of the talents - Matthew 25:14-30
"The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor." - Proverbs 22:9
🌱 Biblical Example: The story of the Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-37
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7
🌱 Biblical Example: Jesus washing the feet of His disciples - John 13:1-17
"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." - Hebrews 13:16
🌱 Biblical Example: The story of Dorcas - Acts 9:36-43
"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done." - Proverbs 19:17
🌱 Biblical Example: Zacchaeus' repentance and generosity - Luke 19:1-10
"And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward." - Matthew 10:42
🌱 Biblical Example: The story of the widow's mite - Mark 12:41-44
"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Mark 10:45
🌱 Biblical Example: Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection - Matthew 27:32-28:10
"If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?" - 1 John 3:17
🌱 Biblical Example: The parable of the rich man and Lazarus - Luke 16:19-31
"But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." - Matthew 6:3-4
🌱 Biblical Example: The story of the Canaanite woman - Matthew 15:21-28
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." - Luke 6:38
🌱 Biblical Example: The story of the widow of Zarephath and Elijah - 1 Kings 17:7-16
"Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor." - Proverbs 22:9
🌱 Biblical Example: The early Christians sharing everything in common - Acts 2:42-47
"But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked." - Luke 6:35
🌱 Biblical Example: Jesus washing the feet of Judas Iscariot - John 13:1-17
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." - Galatians 6:9
🌱 Biblical Example: The parable of the persistent widow - Luke 18:1-8
🌟 Conclusion:
As Christians, we are called to serve others and spread the love of God. It is through selfless acts of giving and serving that we experience the true joy and blessings that come from living a life of faith. Let us remember the words of Jesus and the examples set by biblical figures, who found joy in serving others. May this article encourage you to love God, believe in Him, love one another, and trust in His abundant provision. Remember, in serving others, we are serving God, and His love and blessings will overflow in our lives. May you be continually blessed and be a blessing to others. Amen. 🙏🌟
Anna Mchome (Guest) on February 3, 2018
Faith is trusting in God when life doesn’t make sense. – Rick Warren
Grace Njuguna (Guest) on February 1, 2018
Ephesians 6:14-17 – "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
Majid (Guest) on January 31, 2018
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. – Jeremiah 17:7
Ann Wambui (Guest) on January 30, 2018
2 Timothy 1:7-10 – "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."
Vincent Mwangangi (Guest) on January 29, 2018
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
Mary Njeri (Guest) on January 13, 2018
Faith is trusting in the goodness of God and His love for you, even when life is hard. – Francis Chan
Hamida (Guest) on January 8, 2018
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7
Ibrahim (Guest) on January 6, 2018
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39
Jamal (Guest) on January 5, 2018
I’m definitely printing this out and hanging it on my wall.
Baridi (Guest) on January 1, 2018
Love the simplicity and wisdom here. 🌿
Azima (Guest) on December 26, 2017
Matthew 22:37-40 – "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
Lucy Kimotho (Guest) on December 22, 2017
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. – Colossians 3:15
Anna Malela (Guest) on December 22, 2017
This one really made me think. 🤔
Fadhili (Guest) on December 17, 2017
Faith begins where worry ends. – George Mueller
Joyce Mussa (Guest) on December 13, 2017
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. – 1 Peter 4:8
John Mushi (Guest) on December 12, 2017
Luke 12:33-34 – "Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Simon Kiprono (Guest) on December 12, 2017
Keep the faith!
Bernard Oduor (Guest) on November 30, 2017
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 6:23
John Lissu (Guest) on November 11, 2017
This is one of the most relatable quotes I’ve come across in a long time!
David Chacha (Guest) on November 2, 2017
Ephesians 5:1-2 – "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."
Baraka (Guest) on October 10, 2017
The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7
Juma (Guest) on October 5, 2017
1 John 5:14-15 – "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
Mazrui (Guest) on September 28, 2017
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. – Proverbs 4:23
Elizabeth Mrema (Guest) on September 23, 2017
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33
Stephen Amollo (Guest) on September 22, 2017
Galatians 6:7-9 – "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Violet Mumo (Guest) on September 14, 2017
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Irene Makena (Guest) on September 12, 2017
1 Peter 1:13-16 – "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"
Francis Njeru (Guest) on September 8, 2017
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. – 1 Corinthians 16:13
Anna Mchome (Guest) on August 31, 2017
He must increase, but I must decrease. – John 3:30
Grace Mushi (Guest) on August 27, 2017
A little faith will bring your soul to heaven; a great faith will bring heaven to your soul. – Charles Spurgeon
Abubakar (Guest) on August 14, 2017
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Hellen Nduta (Guest) on August 4, 2017
In faith, all things are possible
David Sokoine (Guest) on July 24, 2017
He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. – Philippians 1:6
Kevin Maina (Guest) on July 22, 2017
Strength comes from the Lord
Mzee (Guest) on July 11, 2017
Faith is not blind, but it sees beyond the natural into the supernatural. – Unknown
Mary Sokoine (Guest) on July 10, 2017
Wow, this quote really made me think about how I approach life. Very profound!
Mwagonda (Guest) on July 9, 2017
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. – Philippians 4:23
Janet Mbithe (Guest) on July 1, 2017
John 1:14-17 – "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, 'This is the one I spoke about when I said, "He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me."' Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ."
Paul Kamau (Guest) on June 26, 2017
Romans 8:26-27 – "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God."
Lucy Mushi (Guest) on June 9, 2017
Faith does not make things easy, but it makes them possible. – Luke 1:37
Wilson Ombati (Guest) on June 5, 2017
Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
Martin Otieno (Guest) on May 28, 2017
Don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith. – Elisabeth Elliot
John Lissu (Guest) on May 22, 2017
Hebrews 10:35-36 – "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."
Susan Wangari (Guest) on May 20, 2017
This is the kind of motivation that keeps me going when I’m feeling down.
Stephen Amollo (Guest) on May 17, 2017
A perfect boost for today. 🚀
Abubakari (Guest) on May 14, 2017
Such great wisdom in few words!
Mchuma (Guest) on May 1, 2017
So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’ – Hebrews 13:6
Yusra (Guest) on April 27, 2017
Walk by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
Frank Macha (Guest) on April 26, 2017
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. – Hebrews 13:8
Henry Mollel (Guest) on April 10, 2017
This one really made me think. 🤔 I love how this quote challenges me to reflect on my own life and decisions. It’s not just motivational—it’s thought-provoking. It encourages me to take a deeper look at myself and how I approach certain situations. Sometimes, we need to be reminded to pause and think before we act, and this quote does exactly that. It’s going to stick with me for a while, and I’m so grateful for this moment of introspection!
Khamis (Guest) on April 9, 2017
This quote is a game-changer! 🔥 I’ve read a lot of quotes in my life, but this one really stands out. It’s one of those rare quotes that has the power to completely shift your mindset and make you see things from a whole new perspective. I’m feeling so inspired after reading this, and I know it’s going to have a lasting impact on how I approach life’s challenges. Thank you for posting something so transformative!
Neema (Guest) on April 4, 2017
Matthew 28:18-20 – "Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'"
Baraka (Guest) on April 4, 2017
Faith is the fountain of prayer. – St. Augustine
Sharifa (Guest) on April 2, 2017
Romans 14:10-12 – "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.' So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."
Zubeida (Guest) on March 23, 2017
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. – 2 Timothy 1:7
David Ochieng (Guest) on March 23, 2017
God's love and mercy never fail
Sofia (Guest) on March 15, 2017
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this. – Psalm 37:5
Abdullah (Guest) on March 9, 2017
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. – Romans 8:1
Nasra (Guest) on March 7, 2017
Matthew 7:7-8 – "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Rose Kiwanga (Guest) on March 3, 2017
Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains