THE STORY OF JESUS: 2 Corinthians 8-9
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15)
These two chapters are an inspiring vision of generosity.
The Macedonians are still inspiring many with their cheerful giving.
Paul writes many memorable sentences to convey this miracle of giving.
And after everything he says, he still calls it ‘indescribable’.
When is the last time you saw such radical generosity?
Extremely poor yet overflowing with joy, begging to give!
Paul sets up their example as something for all to imitate!
“See that you also excel in this grace of giving.” (2 Corinthians 8:7)
This is where I am being both inspired and challenged.
As Jesus followers, our giving should not be a duty.
It should be our response to God’s indescribable gift to us.
Jesus is God’s gift, and the Spirit, and they produce love and joy.
We are being made into a joyful people eager to share.
Do people thank God for His indescribable gift as seen through us?
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, Christians are known as many things, but is rich generosity one of them? Help me to take steps towards this kind of cheerful giving!
Generosity.
Giving.
A blessing.
Be a blessing.
God has given me much and I need to share that with others.
In the serving with World Renew DRS, even the people we serve are sharing of their limited resources – freely.
Be generous with the gifts received.
Let the richness of God in my life overflow to those around me. Let them see Christ in me with my sharing and caring.
forgave my sin in Jesus’ name.
I’ve been born again in Jesus’ name
And in Jesus’ name I come to you
To share his love as he told me to.
He said ‘Freely, freely you have received;, freely, freely give.
Go in my name, and because you believe others will know that I live.
All pow’r is giv’n in Jesus’ name
in earth and heav’n in jesus name
And in Jesus’ name I come to you
To share his pow’r as he told me to.
He said ‘Freely, freely you have received;, freely, freely give.
Go in my name, and because you believe others will know that I live.
God gives us life in Jesus’ name
he lives in us in Jesus’ name
And in Jesus’ name I come to you
To share his peace as he told me to.