Today, we will read about the fact that when we give, we perform a service to human being and God. Enjoy the post.
When You Give, You Are Performing a Service was written by Rick Warren.
The scripture text for our topic will be found in 2 Corinthians 9:11 - "You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion … your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God".
What an amazing verse! God makes you rich in every way so you can be generous on every occasion, which will result in thanksgiving to God.
God does not bless you to be greedy; he blesses you so you can be generous. God does not give you things so you can pile them up. When you let go of what is in your hand, it is now empty to receive greater blessings from God.
God's giving to you is based on your attitude. That is why it is so important to live with an attitude of gratitude and to be content with what you have. The Bible says, “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God” (2 Corinthians 9:12 NIV).
When you give, you perform a service. To serve and to give is the same thing. It is two actions of love. You cannot love without serving and giving. Your service leads to expressions of thanksgiving to God and to contentment.
Prayer Points:
- Take a moment to pray and express your gratitude to God.
- Ask him to show you the way to contentment.
- Then, ask him to bless you so you can be a blessing to others.
You can also read more on Christian giving and service by ordering this book entitled “the Grace of Giving”, click here.
Have a blessed day.
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