DCLM Daily Manna 2025: DCLM Daily Manna 6 November 2025: Reciprocity of Generosity
Text: Proverbs 11:24–27 (KJV)
There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
KEY VERSE: “The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”
— Proverbs 11:25 (KJV)
When we think of reciprocating generosity, our minds often focus only on repaying the specific person who helped us. However, D. L. Moody’s experience offers a higher lesson. While visiting New York, he was greatly helped by a man named R. K. Remington. As Moody was departing by train, he warmly shook his friend’s hand and said, “If you ever come to Chicago, call on me and I will try to return your kindness.” Mr. Remington replied wisely, “Don’t wait for me; do it to the first man that comes along.”
That statement beautifully captures the spirit of biblical generosity. True giving is not limited to direct reciprocation but extends outward in a ripple effect of kindness — blessing others as we have been blessed.
Our passage today highlights a divine paradox: those who give freely often end up richer, while those who hoard what they have eventually face lack. Generosity, therefore, is not a loss but an investment. God’s principle of sowing and reaping remains universal and unchanging — what we give out in love, kindness, and support comes back to us in multiplied form.
The “liberal soul” refers to a person with an open hand and a large heart, one who willingly shares time, resources, and compassion. Such a person “shall be made fat” — spiritually, emotionally, and materially enriched. On the other hand, the stingy, who cling to their possessions out of fear or greed, only invite spiritual and sometimes material poverty.
Generosity benefits both the giver and the receiver. It creates joy, unity, and blessings that ripple through families, churches, and communities. As believers, we must reject the scarcity mindset that fosters greed and self-preservation, choosing instead to trust God as our ultimate Provider. When we water others — through giving, encouragement, and service — God Himself ensures that we are watered in due season.
Let your life overflow with compassion. When you have the opportunity to help someone, seize it as a divine assignment. Heaven smiles on the generous heart and rewards it abundantly.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Your generosity promotes prosperity and prepares you for harvest days.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Daily Manna 6 November 2025
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