Ministry of Giving!

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1 Samuel 6; 1 Samuel 7; Psalm 72; 2 Corinthians 9
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Scripture

2 Corinthians 9

6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 9 As the Scriptures say,
“They share freely and give generously to the poor.
Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”
10 For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.
11 Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. 12 So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
13 As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. 14 And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you. 15 Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!

Observation

Did you know that you could have a ministry of giving? Hmm…and what do you do…what is your ministry…oh…I have the ministry of giving. Cool! Two things result when we are generous: 1. The people or organization that we are helping they get the help that they need. 2. God receives glory from their joyful expression of thanks to Him. Very Cool!

Application

I need to see who needs for me to help them today.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank you for your Gift to me that is too wonderful for words! Wow! You have set the standard of giving very high! There is no way that we can out give you. Thank you for your indescribable Gift. Amen.

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