Benevolence

   I am sure that most of you have heard the word benevolence used at one point of your life or another. It is not really a word of major complexity, but rather one of much importance, especially in the life of one who claims to be a Christian. It is also one much overlooked, mainly because of a lack of knowledge of a kingdom mentality.
   The word simply means giving, specifically in a way that benefits others. This could mean materially, but really giving anything that is for the good of others. As in the words of the President of H.O.P.E. Ministries of the Upstate, the important thing that one can give is time. The reason, time is one thing that no one can ever get back.
   However, it seems that in a daily walk, we do not tend to actively give time or anything else that may be of any sacrifice to us, for the benefit of other people, because of fear that we will no longer have all that we need. This especially comes in play with material things. However, we a part of the Kingdom of God. A king ALWAYS supplies for his people, especially the TRUE King! Therefore, we will always have what is of necessity to a life that lives for Him!
   Benevolence is giving, and the Kingdom of God is receiving. As we receive from the King, we are to give to others, both our time and what we can for the benefit of others, for that is what Jesus did! Let us be benevolent in our Christian lives!