Leave Some Grapes, Leave Some Grain

It’s not all for you and it’s not all about you.

You weren’t created merely to consume, but also to contribute.

God’s plan for you is good, yes. However, the good was never meant to be exhausted on you alone.

The good must be passed on, shared, given to others—especially those who are less fortunate.

Consider this Old Testament law:

“When you harvest the crops of your land, do not harvest the grain along the edges of your fields, and do not pick up what the harvesters drop. It is the same with your grape crop—do not strip every last bunch of grapes from the vines, and do not pick up the grapes that fall to the ground. Leave them for the poor and the foreigners living among you. I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 19.9, 10 NLT)

In other words, leave some grapes and leave some grain.

People depend on your generosity.

Plan to provide for others.

Don’t consume it all.

Of course, most of us aren’t wheat farmers or vineyard owners… but the principle still applies.

God’s plan for us includes sharing what we’ve received.

“Freely you have received, freely give.” (Matthew 10.8)

Your blessing isn’t just for you.

Your money isn’t just for you.

Your food isn’t just for you.

Your time isn’t just for you.

Your church isn’t just for you.

Your God isn’t just for you.

Leave some grapes and leave some grain.

Pass on the good you have received.