Be a Cheerful Giver
2 Corinthians 9:6
"Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."
Sometimes,we don't understand why we should share our gifts to others. It is important for us to have a clear perspective on Giving.
Paul encouraged when he addressed the Corinthian believers. The apostle complimented the church for their active and passionate offerings with their willing heart(2 Corinthians 9:2, 5), reminding them that God delights in generous and cheerful givers (vv. 6–7)
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6. Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
7. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
After all, no one gives more than our loving , who¡¯s always ready to supply all we need (vv. 8–10).
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8. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
9. As it is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."
10. Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
We can be generous in all kinds of giving, caring for one another with the gifts God has given to us because the Lord meets all of our material, emotional, and spiritual needs (v. 11).
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11. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
As we give, we can express our gratitude for all God has given us. We can even motivate others to praise the Lord and give from all God has given them (vv. 12–13).
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12. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of Gods people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.
13. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.
Openhanded giving, a lavish expression of love and gratitude, can demonstrate our confidence in God¡¯s provision for all His people.
In every seasons, we need to trust God's abundant love and blessing. Cheerful giving displays courageous confidence in God¡¯s loving and faithful provision.
So let us give to others cheerfully in order for you to experience God's abundant blessing. We can be the channel of God's Blessing through your Giving.