Sharing is Caring

August 21, 2025

Scott and I decided to take a brief pause and grab a quick lunch together over a long weekend. We chose the outdoor seating option at the restaurant since it was a beautiful, spring day in Denver, CO.

I love to split an entrée with my husband, whenever possible. Haven’t you heard the ol’ saying, “Sharing is caring”? I vaguely remember saying that to my children a time or two as they were growing up!

Maybe it’s the frugal side of me, or maybe the somewhat romantic side. I’m not quite sure, but I do love to share a meal with my hubby. Usually, if a salad is involved, he will gladly share. If French fries are involved, his meal is off limits! This day, we each ordered our own entrées. We enjoyed a great lunch and amazing conversation together. We had the patio all to ourselves for much of our lunch.

What happened next was intriguing to say the least. Unless my memory is failing me, this may have been a first. Toward the end of our meal, a couple sat down at the table next to us and looked over their menu, discussing the options of what they would like to share for lunch. I smiled thinking, how romantic!

The waitress came back a few minutes later and kindly took their drink orders. They ordered. It was a cup of water—to share! One cup of water for the two of them. I’m all about conserving water—but this caught me off guard.

I have thought about that order for some time now. What am I willing to share with others? I want to think I am generous and willing to share what I have—regardless of what it is. But is that true? Would I share things of great value? Would I share a cup of water?

What are you willing to share with others? Are there things that are simply off limits like French fries or water? Or maybe sentimental things, or things of great price?

The Bible talks about the principles of sharing, and the importance of generosity. After considering this cup of shared water, it was clear I needed a refresher. I started to research God’s Word and Scriptures that teach about the fundamentals of generosity. Here are a few Scriptures I highlighted.

Matthew 10:42, “And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward” (ESV).

Hebrews 13:16, “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God” (ESV).

Luke 3:11, “And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise” (ESV).

Acts 4:32-37, “Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet” (ESV).

Can you think of times in your life where others have shared something with you? What has that meant to you? Is there something in your procession that you can share with others?

God is a generous God! He is not greedy. He cared so much for us and for our souls that He gave His only Son, Jesus Christ, to pay for our sin-stained life.

What do you have that you can share? If you can’t think of anything at the moment, pray and ask God to give you direction. Then, simply start by sharing Jesus with someone around you!

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