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DAY 18
Remember this: Whoever
sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and 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.
(2
Corinthians 9:6-8)
When you
plant a garden and you just put in a few seeds, don’t expect that you will
get a lot of vegetables from that garden. However, the
more you plant the more you harvest and enjoy. This fact
also holds true in our giving. As we give cheerfully
and generously the Lord blesses us.
The Lord
does not force us to give. He sets the needs and
challenges before us. We then in our hearts decide how
we will respond. We do this not because we have been
forced but because of our great love for the Lord Jesus and all that He has
done for us and has given us.
So often we
worry that if we give so much we won’t have enough to take care of ourselves
and our family. Remember the promise that the Lord makes
to you. “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.” The Lord
will take care of our needs. We don’t have to be afraid
to give generously.
Questions to Consider
1)
What is my
attitude toward the church asking for more money for a capital fund appeal
for our ministry facilities? Why do I have this feeling
and reaction?
2)
Why can I be
a cheerful and generous giver?
3)
Why do I
have problems believing the promises of God?
4)
How can I
overcome my doubts and fears?
Prayer
Loving Lord, Your promises are true and
certain. Help me to believe those promises when it comes
to my giving generously and cheerfully. Drive out the
doubts and fears I have and help me to trust that what You say about my
giving and Your blessings is also true. Amen. |
