Are You living a life of Generosity?
The Bible says: ‘…Whoever sows … generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.’ (2 Corinthians 9:6–8 NIV) When you give what God tells you to, He’ll give you back more. When you realize that, it’ll revolutionise your approach to giving and the life Generosity. We think Paul is talking about people who’re trying to get rich; that's the opposite to the truth; he’s talking about ‘cheerful givers’ who want to finance God’s purposes on this earth. Do you want to find the way to greater blessing. Then learn to be Generous! Contributing to God’s work isn’t giving something away; it’s investing—with a guaranteed return. A farmer who sows doesn’t lose his seed, he gains a harvest. Can you imagine a farmer praying this prayer? ‘God, give me a crop. I’m trusting You to get involved, but I’m holding on to my seed just in case.’ Is that what you’re doing? If so, here’s some good news. When you sow generously, God gets involved in your finances. Can you imagine a more secure position to be in? The Bible says, ‘The generous will prosper…’ (Proverbs 11:25 NLT) When you give, it enables God to return to you even more, which in turn enables you to give even more!
You are Loved!
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