Seek Daily Wednesday, December 23

Seek Daily

Wednesday, December 23   

     
EXCELLENT GENEROSITY
2 Corinthians 8:3-9

"But just as you excel in everything -- in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us--see that you also excel in this grace of giving."
2 Corinthians 8:7, NIV

A pig was lamenting his lack of popularity. He complained to a cow that people were always talking about his gentleness and kindness. He admitted that cows give milk and cream, but maintained that pigs give more. He asserted that pigs give bacon, ham, and bristles, and that people even pickle their feet. He demanded the reason for such lack of appreciation. The cow thought for a while and then said, "Maybe it's because I give while I'm still living."

In the passage we read today, Paul on one hand praised the excellent giving spirit of the Macedonians and on the other, encouraged the Corinthian church toward a life of sacrificial giving. It is not enough to excel in faith, speech, knowledge and zeal; generous, sacrificial giving is essential for a complete Christian service. Be a generous giver to friends in your school, colleagues at work and neighbours at home.

Birthday Blessing: The latter splendor of this house shall be greater than the former, says the LORD of hosts; and in this place I will give prosperity, says the LORD of hosts. Haggai 2:9
RBT Passage: Nahum 1, 2, 3; Rev. 14
When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance.  Joel Osteen