* The secret to giving is receiving.

* If you receive that which you need to receive you can give that which you need to give.

* Peter’s mother-in-law received before she gave.

* She received a touch from Jesus and then served.

* This was the natural outflow of being touched - she responded in gratitude and served.

* Her service was based on a heart of thanks and praise.

* Jesus did something for her, so she would do something for Him.

* Fast forward to the story of Martha - she gave before she received.

* So she served out of a heart of duty rather than a heart of gratitude.

* Giving before receiving results in short term obedience and long term frustration.

* You will burn out.