Use your money to do good

"Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others." 1 Timothy 6:18 NLT

In a news story published by News Channel 8 out of Tampa Monday, it was reported that the Meb Foundation, started by world-famous runner. Meb Keflizighi, was partnering with the Pepperjack Kids Running Program to inspire young runners to get moving. Nearly 250 other students in 4th through 8th grade are participating in this program, which is a partnership between Tampa Parks and Recreation and the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic. The after-school program focuses on inner-city and economically-challenged neighborhoods throughout Tampa. The kids work through drills and learn about the sport of distance running. The kids meet several times a week to work up their distance and speed. Keflezighi is the only person in the world to win the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and medal in the Olympics. He’s retired from running now, and he and his family live in Tampa. He is passionate about introducing young people because he vividly remembers when he first found his love of running in 7th grade PE class. Do you just love that story or what? Meb, who grew up poor in Eritrea, Africa, is now using his blessings to bless others. 

And you know, when it comes to doing good, Paul, when speaking about those who are rich in this present world, instructed Timothy to "tell them to use their money to do good." Paul then added that those who are blessed with abundant wealth "should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others." This not only blessed those who were in need but demonstrated that the givers acknowledged God as the Giver of their wealth; something that no doubt would have inspired those on the receiving end to accept Christ as their Savior. 

So be rich in good works, generous and ready to share what you have my friend. You'll not only be blessed yourself by doing so but will have the opportunity to use your blessings to bless others. Do you just love that or what? 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that all good things come from You to be used for Your glory. Lord please give us a heart that longs to freely give all that You have given us to others so that we might not only do good but inspire the lost to seek You. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!