1883) The word sharing has a different emphasis, depending on the group the word is used within. In kindergarten, it can mean allowing other children to have time to play with a toy. For junior high, it can mean expanding a friendship circle with a new teen. For adults, it can mean getting something “heavy” off your chest.
 
All of these are fine examples of sharing, and Hebrews 13:16 confirms the act of sharing is pleasing to God.
 
As I think about this, it’s easy to assume this verse is referring to material things only. Share your money or things with others who can benefit from them, but have you ever considered this sharing could also mean something more?

How about sharing your burdens with others? How is this sharing? It’s helpful to you, but it also ministers to others because there’s comfort in knowing they’re not the only one struggling with the same thing.
 
How about sharing your gifts and talents with others? These things you can give and many will benefit from them.
 
How about sharing your time? It is a conscious decision to put your business aside for a bit so you can listen to someone else.
 
All of these are part of what the word sharing means but there’s more to consider. The Old English word for sharing is scearu’ which means to divide. I understand this to mean we have the opportunity to divide what we have been given from God and share it with others.
 
We can offer a wonderful gift to others when we share of ourselves.