Today’s Bible Reading:
1 Samuel 3-5; Psalm 77; 2 Corinthians 8
Journal Entry on a passage from today’s reading:
Topic: Giving
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the willingness
is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to
what he does not have. (2 Cor 8:12 NIV)
OBSERVATION:
In context the Apostle Paul is encouraging the Corinthians
toward giving their fair share in an offering to be received, but I love the
balanced admonition here in verse 12. Yes, everyone has something to give (and
not just monetary gifts). Giving is a spiritual principle, but giving is more a
matter of the heart than the amount of the gift.
APPLICATION:
If I willingly and joyfully give of what I have, I need not
fret over whether it is enough. God sees my heart and I must watch my heart—my
attitude—my motives—in the giving of my gifts.
PRAYER:
Lord, by Your Spirit always confirm to me what and how I
should give, and make me a cheerful giver. In Christ. Amen. -AP
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