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Scripture
2 Corinthians 8:7
But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
Observation
The Church in Corinth did well in many areas of there spiritual lives. They worked hard in understanding things, caring and loving for one another, in trusting in God, in how they used their words. But Paul encourages them to do the same and place the same effort in their giving. He describes it as a grace, as a privilege. In other words, giving is as important to understanding scripture, faith, speech, etc. How we give has a lot to say about our relationship with God as much as how much the other things he mentioned.
Application
Giving is a heart issue. It is something that is not quantitative but qualitative. What we give is not measured by how much but rather from where it is given. Generosity is a way of life as suppose to giving is something you do. And if there is something I want to grow in is a life of generosity. It is just too easy to give something whether be time with someone or money, or even information. But I want generosity to overflow out of my relationship with Jesus. Generosity is a mark that Christ followers bare.
Prayer
Jesus you modeled what generosity looks like throughout your life, in your death, resurrection, and giving of your Holy Spirit. Everything about you was generous. You gave mercy beyond belief, grace, and truth to all. And I am so thankful. Help me to live a generosity. May be marked as one who is known to be generous.
In your name I pray.
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