sow generously...
reap generously...“God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV
The Bible says, “Whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work…You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion” (2 Cor 9:6-11 NIV).
Are you a cheerful giver or a fearful giver? It’s not that we’re greedy or opposed to supporting God’s work, we’re just concerned that if we don’t look out for our own interests, they might not get looked out for at all. But such fear is irrational! It’s like a farmer who, out of fear of losing his seed, refuses to plant his fields. Don’t hoard the seed God intends to be sown for the harvest He wants you to have. God’s promise to you is, “If you sow generously you’ll reap generously.”
When you make giving to God your first priority, you don’t have to fear. Jesus said, “Put God’s work first and do what He wants. Then the other things will be yours as well” (Matt 6:33 CEV). When you strive to be a faithful channel for His Kingdom, God promises to “increase your store of seed”. And it gets better: “You will be made rich in every way.” When you partner with God, He rewards you abundantly for every good deed.
When you view your money from God’s perspective, the thing to fear isn’t giving away too much, but sowing too little!
passage taken from Australia Christian Channel.
1 comment:
Amen! Give and you will receive!
Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
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