“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:32 NLT).
Giving. That’s what delights the Father. He loves to give. Jesus told His “little flock” of disciples not to worry nor be afraid about material things. For the Father loves to give.
So, don’t concern yourself with food and clothes, houses and wealth. The Father “will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19). Why would He withhold anything from us since He has already given us His Son? As the apostle Paul wrote, “He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” (Rom. 8:32).
For the sake of His great love, God gave us His Son, King Jesus. For the sake of His great happiness, God gives us the Kingdom. How do you seek the Kingdom? Seek the King. How do you experience the Father’s happiness? Receive His Kingdom by receiving King Jesus.
PRAYER: Dear Father, You have given us everything we need for life. Now fill us afresh today with your Holy Spirit that we might give to others as You have given to us, freely. We know that You love a cheerful giver, so fill us with Your delight as we cheerfully give from Your boundless supply. In Jesus’ name, amen.