Giving

2 Cor. 9:6

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

God has not commanded us to give a certain amount, but instead gives us opportunities to meet others' needs by giving. It seems as if this giving is more like giving generously and not worrying about saving for a rainy day. It is not maintained by human calculation but by the leading of the Spirit. It means receiving generously not necessarily in money but in rich blessings from the Lord. Our joy, thanksgiving, and love will be so  increased and will result in praise to the Lord. 

Paul encourages the people to give as they have decided in their hearts, not reluctantly or under compulsion. The heart attitude must accompany the gift. God loves a cheerful giver! and why? Because all that we have is given to us by Him. We need not fear that we will be left with nothing if we give much away. God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all thing at all times, you may abound in every good work. God will give us all we need for all that He has called us to do! He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiple your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. This giving calls for trust! He has promised that we will be enriched in every way! Our giving and thanksgiving will bring glory to God. 

Father,

Grow my heart in generosity, in meeting needs of the saints. Help me to trust You without worry. I know that You are in control of everything so build my faith in You.

In Jesus name,

Amen