Truthful Tuesday: Purpose in Provision - Denise Pass
by | May 18, 2016 | Believers, blessings, Body of Christ, calling, Chosen, Christian, Christian Encouragement, counseling, eternity, faithful, generous, God, Jesus, Joy, Joyful living, knowing God, Life, Lord, Love, materialism, Provision, Relationship, Sowing, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, Victorious Christian Living, Wages, wisdom, Worldview, Worship |
Inspirational Thought of the Day:
By sowing what we have been given, we demonstrate that we trust that God will give again.
Scripture of the Day:
2 Corinthians 9:6
“My point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work. 9 Just as it is written, “He has scattered widely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness remains forever.” 10 Now God who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your supply of seed and will cause the harvest of your righteousness to grow. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you may be generous on every occasion, which is producing through us thanksgiving to God,” 12 because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God. 13 Through the evidence of this service they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing with them and with everyone.”
Everything we have is given so we may be generous to others, but our giving also is for us. Sowing what is not ours in the first place bears fruit for eternity, and causes us to grow to be more like Christ.
By sowing what we have been given, we demonstrate that we trust that God will give again.
When others look into our lives and see God’s blessing and our obedience to share that blessing, it serves to point them to God and brings Him glory.
All too often, though, we can look at what we don’t have or focus on all of the abundant needs there are around us instead of seeing how much God has truly blessed us with. The fact is, there will always be needs, but those needs point us to the One Who gives us the greatest riches of all – Himself.
When we have Christ, we can sow more than just physical needs – but also seeds of the Gospel into the hearts of others, giving them true wealth. He gives us all we need for this life. He is the vine and living water Who quenches the thirst of all who come to Him.
Just like we should not withhold material blessings when we can give them, the gift of salvation is one we should share liberally, as well.
Lord, may You be glorified in all that You give us and may we be faithful to bless others with the gifts You have given, including our salvation.
