POUR

verb: to supply or produce freely; to stream 

“God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 

This verse describes our generous God.  

I have to admit I don’t always picture him that way.  Sometimes I feel like I am just one of many voices clamoring for his attention. That maybe if I’m lucky, he will spare me a little bit of whatever I’m begging for.  

But this verse, and so many more, tell me that is not the way it is. That is not the way he is.  When we ask God for something, he hears us, he sees us, and he already knows what we need. And he generously overflows our hearts.

When it’s hard to trust?

When loving people is hard?

Grace mixed with faith and love poured over me and into me. And all because of Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:14

When guilt overwhelms us? 

When our strength is gone and we don’t feel like we have much to offer?

You are familiar with the generosity of our Master, Jesus Christ. Rich as he was, he gave it all away for us–in one stroke he became poor and we became rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 

When we have more questions than answers?

When decisions are complicated? 

If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. James 1:5

 When our hearts are breaking?

When fear takes over?

When we feel hopeless and alone?

Our Savior Jesus poured out new life so generously. Titus 3:6

The way God responds to us is astonishing. Like getting a huge bouquet of flowers on an ordinary day. Like finding out your gift card has WAY more money on it than you hoped. Like winning the grand prize in a contest with impossible odds.  

He knows how to be generous to us in preparing us for whatever comes our way. Not just to get by, but to thrive and grow and heal and succeed for him. If we can live like we believe that, it will feel like standing under a waterfall of everything we need.

INVITE HIM IN

Let him overflow you. Imagine yourself swimming and playing in the refreshing water of his generous spirit. Soak in the renewal and energy that is pouring down on you right now. He is your provider, the source of everything you need, and he loves taking care of you.