The Rebekah Principle (2)

Before we leave her, let's learn 3 more important lessons from Rebekah:

(1) When you give generously, you get back more than you ever thought possible. Jesus said, "With the measure you use, it will be measured back to you" ( Matthew 7:2 ). We set the standard of what we receive, by what we give. Rebekah gave more than was asked, and received back more than she ever expected to get. She became the great-greatgreat-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandmotherof the Messiah! Give what you can; you'll be amazed what God will giveyou in return.

(2) When you give generously, your loved ones will be blessed too. When Abraham's servant revealed who he was, he brought out gold articles and rich garments and gave them to Rebekah. But he also gave precious things to her mother and brother. The rewards of your generosity will always overflow and touch the lives of those closest to you.

(3) When you give, the impact of your generosity will often out live you.In the moment of giving you cannot imagine how your actions might impact the lives of others in the future.
Imagine what the world would be like if Michelangelo had said, "I don't do ceilings,"
if Noah had said, "I don't do boats,"
if David had said, "I don't do Goliaths,"
if Mary hadsaid, " I don't do virgin births,"
if Paul had said, "I don't do letters,"
and if Jesus had said, "I don't do crosses."
A life style of generous giving will out live you and bless those who follow you.