“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7
When I attended a Bible school in Costa Rica, we students played a lot of soccer with kids in the community. Chris, one of my classmates, came from a wealthy family and often looked for ways to bless the children. He saw that some of the players either didn’t have cleats or needed new ones, so he went out and bought them. He knew he could provide for what they lacked and was happy to do so. In fact, he was overjoyed to bring glory to God in this way.
Your financial status might look a lot different than Chris’s. Don’t worry! The act of generosity you do could be something as simple as inviting a person who is lonely to your home for a visit. Or maybe you’ll volunteer in your community or at church. Perhaps you’ll give your time to help someone with packing and moving.
What motivates any of our generosity is realizing that all we have is from God. His generosity to us has known no bounds. Because of His infinite love for us in Jesus, we can joyfully give to those in need. In the process, others will see Christ through us.
Your financial status might look a lot different than Chris’s. Don’t worry! The act of generosity you do could be something as simple as inviting a person who is lonely to your home for a visit. Or maybe you’ll volunteer in your community or at church. Perhaps you’ll give your time to help someone with packing and moving.
What motivates any of our generosity is realizing that all we have is from God. His generosity to us has known no bounds. Because of His infinite love for us in Jesus, we can joyfully give to those in need. In the process, others will see Christ through us.
Scripture Focus
Romans 12:6-8
Insight
“Any temporal possession can be turned into everlasting wealth. Whatever is given to Christis immediately touched with immortality.” (A.W. Tozer, 1958)
Bible In A Year
- Ezra 5-6
- Psalm 28
- Mark 7