By their approval of this service, they will glorify God because of your submission that comes from your confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others, while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you.
2 Corinthians 9:13-14
Genuine generosity of life results in three experiences that build up the body of believers and unify the church. God is glorified by: 1) Submission to the gospel. We have the ability to give freely only because Christ gave Himself for us. 2) Far-reaching impact. True generosity will ripple out with waves of joy to affect many more than just the initial gift, leaving waves of rejoicing in it’s wake. 3) Encouraging, mutual care. Those who are blessed by giving hold the givers up in prayer and encouragement, creating mutual ministry that is filled with the grace of God.
These three observations help me see that generosity is much more than just dropping a check in the box at church on Sunday! Giving is a grace-filled, gospel-centric, people-loving lifestyle. I embrace and welcome this truth as I seek to frame my gifts in this light.
Lord,
Liberate me to keep seeing my resources as Your gifts to be always shared. Fill me with Your generous love. Jesus, propel the gospel forward with kingdom generosity!
Amen
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