The Grace of Generosity
The Grace of Generosity
“Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace.” 2 Corinthians 8:6
A lifestyle of generosity does not come by self-effort; it comes by the grace of Christ.
When the apostle Paul exhorted the church in Corinth to join the generosity of the Christians in Macedonia, he picked a fitting example.
The Christians in Macedonia were poor by any standard, but listen to what happened. “For in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part” (2 Corinthians 8:2.)
When poor people give extravagantly, it is not the result of self-effort; it is the result of the grace of Christ. It is a miracle!
The gift of extravagant generosity and the grace of giving are for you today, as well.
And that is a promise.
Loving Father, I receive the grace of giving, and the empowerment of extravagant generosity today in Jesus name.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
The English Standard Bible (ESV) is normally used, unless otherwise indicated.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence
“Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace.” 2 Corinthians 8:6
A lifestyle of generosity does not come by self-effort; it comes by the grace of Christ.
When the apostle Paul exhorted the church in Corinth to join the generosity of the Christians in Macedonia, he picked a fitting example.
The Christians in Macedonia were poor by any standard, but listen to what happened. “For in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part” (2 Corinthians 8:2.)
When poor people give extravagantly, it is not the result of self-effort; it is the result of the grace of Christ. It is a miracle!
The gift of extravagant generosity and the grace of giving are for you today, as well.
And that is a promise.
Loving Father, I receive the grace of giving, and the empowerment of extravagant generosity today in Jesus name.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
The English Standard Bible (ESV) is normally used, unless otherwise indicated.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence
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