We learn a great lesson here: to receive, we must give; to gather, we must scatter; to be happy, we must make others happy; to grow spiritually, we must seek the spiritual good of others. By helping others, we help ourselves. Our efforts to serve reveal our capacity for service.

We have hidden talents and unused abilities that emerge when we put them to use. We don't realize our strength until we step up to handle God's work, facing challenges. We discover new compassion when we comfort those in pain. Often, teaching others teaches us more than we expect.

Some of our best lessons have come at sickbeds. We go to share Scripture but leave humbled by our lack of knowledge. When we engage with fellow believers who have little, we gain a deeper understanding of God's ways. Helping others humbles us as we see their grace and receive our own comfort in return. In trying to cheer others, our hearts are lifted. It's like two men keeping each other alive in the snow through mutual care. The widow of Sarepta shared her scarce food with the prophet and never lacked again. Give, and it will be given to you in abundance.