Episode 174: 2 Corinthians 8

Today's meditation is on 2 Corinthians Chapter 8

God in his kindness has poured out his grace upon me. He has filled me with super-abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity to others -- no matter what my circumstances. I give generously and spontaneously, with a cheerful heart, not only what I can afford, but far more. And I do it of my own free will. But my first action was to give myself to the Lord wholly and completely, holding nothing back. 

I strive to excel in whatever I do -- in my unstoppable faith, in powerful speech, in revelation knowledge, in passionate devotion, and in love. I excel also in grace-filled generosity.

God has not commanded that I give, but giving is a demonstration of how genuine my love is.

I have experienced the extravagant grace of my Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was infinitely rich, yet for my sake he became poor, so that by his poverty I could become rich beyond measure. 

So, I will finish what I have started, letting the eagerness I had in the beginning be matched now by my giving, as an act of worship. I give in proportion to what I have. And I know that in God's eyes, the size of the gift doesn't matter. Whatever I give is acceptable if I give it eagerly. And give according to what I have, and not what I don’t have. I do not give to make life easy for others and hard for myself. But I give where I am led by God and in the amount he impresses upon me. I have been blessed with plenty and can help those who are in need. Later, if I'm in need, others will share with me. This is the way things work in God's economy -- an equal sharing of abundance. As it is written, those who gathered much didn't have too much, and the one who gathered little didn't have too little.

My service glorifies the Lord and shows my eagerness to help. I am careful to be honorable before the Lord, but I also want everyone else to see that I am honorable. I am open both to the Lord's inspection and to man's. I am enthusiastic and confident in my service and bring honor to Christ, through my love for others. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 

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