People Will Praise God
Because
You Obey Him.
Here
is something to remember. The one who plants only a little will gather only a
little. And the one who plants a lot will gather a lot. You should each give
what you have decided in your heart to give. You shouldn't give if you don't
want to. You shouldn't give because you are forced to. God loves a cheerful
giver.
And God is able to
shower all kinds of blessings on you. In all things and at all times you will
have everything you need. You will do more and more good works. It is written,
“They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue
forever." —(Psalm 112:9)
God supplies seed to
the planter. He supplies bread for food. God will also supply and increase the
amount of your seed. He will increase the results of your good works. You will
be made rich in every way. Then you can always give freely. We will take your
many gifts to the people who need them. And they will give thanks to God.
Your gifts meet the
needs of God's people. And that's not all. Your gifts also cause many people to
thank God.
You have shown
yourselves to be worthy by what you have given. So people will praise God
because you obey him. That proves that you really believe the good news about
Christ. They will also praise God because you share freely with them and with
everyone else. Their hearts will be filled with longing for you when they pray
for you. God has given you grace that is better than anything.
Let us give thanks to
God for his gift. It is so great that no one can tell how wonderful it really
is!
2
Corinthians 9:6-15
So often we think
only of money when the Bible calls us to give willingly and bountifully. Giving
others a chance and offering hospitality to those who hurt is generosity that
makes winners of everyone involved.
The
manner of giving shows the character of the giver more than the gift itself.
Our Daily Bread –