Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity

You see, antiquated ideas of kindness and generosity are simply bugs that must be programmed out of our world. And these cold, unfeeling machines will show us the way.
By : Bill Gates

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025.

TOPIC: THE GOOD GROUND

MEMORISE
“And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.” - (Mark 4:8)

READ: Mark 4:20 (KJV)

20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

MESSAGE

Today, I will discuss what it means to sow on good ground. Mark 4:20 tells us that the seeds which fell on good ground brought forth a harvest. This implies that they did not fall by the wayside, they were watered by God, and they were not suffocated by thorns. For you to sow on good ground and reap bountiful harvests, you must do the following:

1. Honour God with your resources and obey all His principles for financial success.

Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. (Proverbs 3:9-10)

2. Cheerfully support God's work financially. Giving towards God's work can be by supporting a kingdom project, blessing a church, or sowing into the lives of God's servants.

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)

3. Give to the poor and the needy. When you stretch out your hands to bless the less privileged, God blesses you in return.

Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. (Proverbs 19:17, ESV)

4. Be generous. Generosity attracts God's blessings; whatever you give to others, you will receive in multiple folds.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. (Proverbs 11:25)

5. Wait for God's instructions before making financial decisions. When you seek His face before making decisions, He will guide you along the right path, but those who hastily make deals or investments without seeking God get their fingers burnt.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Beloved, if you have been sowing your seeds by the wayside, on stony ground, or among thorns, the good news is that if you change your ways and start living by the principles above, you will experience the harvest that comes from sowing on good ground. I pray that the Lord will restore all that you may have lost from sowing wrongly, and your seeds will produce great harvests from now, in Jesus' name.

REFLECTION
Have you been sowing on good ground?

AUTHOR: Pastor E. A. Adeboye

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Deuteronomy 20 - 22

HYMN 26 - THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING

1. There shall be showers of blessing this is the promise of love; there shall be season refreshing send from a savior above.

CHORUS
Showers of blessing showers of blessing we need mercy drop round are falling but for the showers we plead.

2. There shall be showers of blessing precious reviving again; over the hills and the valleys; sound of abundance of rain.

3. There shall be showers of blessing send them upon us o Lord grant to us a refreshing; come now and honour thy word.

4. There shall be showers of blessing oh that today thy might fall now as to God we are confessing now as on Jesus we call!

5. There shall be showers of blessing if we but trust and obey there shall be season refreshing if we let God have his way.

Thank you for greeting me with compassion and generosity and showering me with genuine care. May this kindness return to you a thousandfold!

What if we measured success not by wealth or status but by how much we help others? Imagine a world where kindness, generosity, and impact were the ultimate goals. How different would our choices be?

TENI: SURPRISED PELLER WITH A WHOPPING 20 MILLION NAIRA

In 2025, one Nigerian artist stands tall above the rest - the incredibly talented Teni! Her smash hit "Money" has taken TikTok by storm, racking up an astonishing 400,000 videos!

But what truly sets Teni apart is her heart of gold. She didn't forget the Nigerian TikTokers who helped propel her song to stratospheric heights. In a stunning display of gratitude, Teni invited popular TikToker Peller over and surprised him with a whopping N20M!

Teni's kindness and generosity have won hearts, cementing her status as a true leader in the music industry. She's not only breaking records but also spreading love and appreciation!

Let's give it up for Teni, the one and only Queen of TikTok!

Thank you for supporting me at my worst. I’m so touched by your words, generosity, kindness, and love.

Finding friends that really appreciate you are challenging. I appreciate your generosity and blessings very much.

Without you, I would not be the person I am today; your resilience inspires me, your generosity sustains me, and your blessings fuel me. I appreciate all you’ve done for me.

I am so much grateful to you for inviting me to the dinner party last night. It’s been a wonderful experience for me. Thank you for such generosity!