John wrote by THE SPIRIT in 1 John chapter 3:
16 By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
There are many who study The Word and go to meeting yet they are only willing to give to others when it is convenient and they have an abundance thus requiring no faith. Instead, we should be giving when the Holy Spirit directs us even though our logic and reasoning would dictate otherwise.
Sometimes, FATHER will direct us to give primarily for the purpose of blessing the other person whereas other times, HE will direct us to give in order to reveal the true state of our heart. If we are directed to give and withhold then our lack of trust IN HIM is manifested for us to acknowledge. If we give grudgingly, then our faith in FATHER’S ability to provide is in question. However, if we give with a cheerful heart, then we are pleasing to FATHER.
At any rate, we will reveal the Truth of what is in our hearts when we are presented with a situation where someone is in need. Thankfully, Our Lord Jesus Christ had no hesitation in manifesting the Love of Our Heavenly Father when He gave His life to meet our need of redemption.
Let us give with the proper intent and not allow the doctrine of scarcity to keep us from expressing Love to one another. FATHER has plenty of resources at our disposal if only we will believe and trust in HIS provision. HE is more than willing to distribute to us for us to further bless those in need. This is the ministry of Love in action.