Thursday 18 May, 2017

We are all familiar with the principles of sowing into the kingdom, but I feel a challenge to be fully engaged with my giving. It would be easy to give and tick the box – job done! But Paul is calling here for enthusiasm, engagement with the cause. Just as God generously engaged with us and gave us his son, we should be like him in generosity towards one another.

God’s generosity towards me has changed my life. In the same way here Paul reminds us our generosity will impact those we give to – stretching both our faith in trusting for provision, and helping grow the faith of others as they see their prayers answered. If our core value is to bring glory to God, then we need to give courageously, generously and with enthusiasm. In this way God will be glorified.

Heavenly Father, raise up in me a heart that is enthusiastic about giving. Help me Lord to be generous and a blessing to others. Help me Father to be consistent in my commitments and to bring Glory to your Kingdom. In Jesus name Amen.

Written by Christine Knight