24 There is that scattereth,
and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it
tendeth to poverty.25 The liberal soul shall be made
fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. - Proverbs 11:24-25
If you haven't felt the joy of the Lord in your life, if you have been
feeling spiritually dry, or if your faith doesn't feel all that real to you
right now, then let me ask you something: When is the last time you shared your
faith with someone? When is the last time you had a conversation with someone
about what you believe?
The Christian life is not meant to be hoarded; it is meant to be shared.
You have been blessed to be a blessing to others, not to keep it to yourself.
Proverbs 11:25 tells us, "The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he
that watereth shall be watered also himself " This verse is teaching,
the generous person will be enriched. Do you want a generous soul? It's one
area where you don't want to be lean.
Here is what it comes down to: as you start declaring what God has done
for you, in some ways it will become more real to you as you make it real to
others. As you are taking in truth and growing in your faith, you need to share
it with someone else. Every believer needs to do this. It isn't just for
pastors or missionaries to do; it is for you. Every one of us needs to look for
opportunities to tell others about Jesus.
I can't tell you how many times I have been depleted and drained and felt
like I had nothing to offer, but as I began to speak, God gave me the right
words to say. I started on empty and ended up on full. Jesus said, ” Give, and it shall be given unto you; good
measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give
into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be
measured to you again." (Luke 6:38).
