How do we distribute our love? Jesus indicated we distribute the God-kind of love by giving away our greatest riches.
One of the greatest examples of this love is found in the story of the good Samaritan. When Jesus gave this example, He was responding to a question from an insincere lawyer regarding what he must do to inherit eternal life. First Jesus asked the lawyer what he thought, and then confirmed his answer. This is how the lawyer answered:
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all you soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.
(Luke 10:27 NKJV)
Jesus responded to this insincere lawyer by saying, “You have answered rightly; do this and you will live” (verse 28).
Here is a man who knew the right answer but was not living according to what he knew. Then Jesus told the story of a man who was a Samaritan — a half-breed who was unacceptable to the people of Israel.
There was a man on the road to Jericho who had been beaten by thieves and left half dead. A priest and a Levite both came by but did nothing to help this man. Then the Samaritan came and “had compassion” on him.
So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
“On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.’
“So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves? And he said, ‘He who showed mercy on him.’
“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise’ (vv. 34-37).
This man saw love in action. Love bandaged the man where he hurt and took him to a place of safety. Love cared for him, and paid to do it. Love acted without needing to be repaid. Love will do more than seems reasonable and do it with joy.
The Samaritan knew that his money was not to be used only on himself, but also to help someone in need. Thank God the Samaritan was prosperous or we would not have this story.
The God-kind of love is deposited in our hearts — our inner man. In Romans 5:5 it says:
Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (NKJV)
We are to give from a heart of love because God gave, not because someone deserves it. The heart of love doesn’t look to do as little as possible, but rather it goes as far as it can to express God’s great love.
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Vikki and Dennis began as youth pastors in 1973 in Southern California where they received tremendous insight into the work of the local church. In 1976, they moved to Ft. Worth, Texas, to work with Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Vikki worked with KCM for three years before entering full-time ministry with her husband. Since that time, their relationship and involvement with Kenneth Copeland Ministries has continued. Vikki and Dennis have had numerous articles published in the Believer's Voice of Victory magazine.
Vikki has spoken in several nations including Australia, Japan, and Canada. She has ministered on television, radio, in women's conferences and marriage seminars. Her desire is to see people raised to a higher level of living through the Word of God. By acting on Gods principles, Vikki has obtained a testimony of victory and imparts encouragement to others.
Throughout the years, Vikki and Dennis have pursued new avenues of reaching people. The Lord has continued to expand their vision. Their dedication has affected thousands as they are impacting God's people with the love of God.