Measuring cups differ for dry ingredients and liquids. General
rules of measure are to level off dry ingredients and to measure liquids at eye
level. But brown sugar, butter, and shortening are three ingredients that have a different rule to follow: you must pack them in the cup for a correct measure.
Jesus attracted multitudes of people when He began His
earthly teaching ministry. For that reason, the Spirit led Him to a mountainside
where there was plenty of space, and all could hear the message known as “The
Be-attitudes.” In his account, Luke, the physician, recorded that Jesus taught on
subjects of righteousness, murder, adultery, divorce, oaths, love, charitable
acts, prayer, fasting, wealth, and the way into the kingdom of God. Jesus also
instructed that we should love our enemies, do good and lend, not expect
anything in return (v. 35), be merciful as our Father, and not judge others. As
Jesus concluded teaching that day, He said, “Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven,”
which brings us to today’s thought for our journey.
According to Jesus, whatever we “measure out” to others, we
will receive the exact measurement in return. If we live rightly, following
kingdom-living rules, we receive in return not only “good measure” (fair and
accurate) but a measurement shaken and packed down. Your cup is full to overflowing,
and as your blessings spill over, they splash onto others. But remember, your
measuring technique governs the benefits you receive. Is what you give out to
others fair and generous? Do you shake and press down goodness on them until it
spills over? The technique you use for others will be the same one used for you.
Will you receive a “good measure” in return?
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