Post by Woody Williams on Sept 28, 2007 6:57:16 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- II Corinthians 8:1-7
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We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God
that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia; for during a
severe ordeal of affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme
poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For,
as I can testify, they voluntarily gave according to their means, and
even beyond their means, begging us earnestly for the privilege of
sharing in this ministry to the saints and this, not merely as we
expected; they gave themselves first to the Lord and, by the will of
God, to us, so that we might urge Titus that, as he had already made
a beginning, so he should also complete this generous undertaking
among you.
Now as you excel in everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in
utmost eagerness, and in our love for youso we want you to excel
also in this generous undertaking.
Devotional
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Paul committed himself to raise money for the Christians in Jerusalem
who were experiencing famine. The Macedonians gave generously to this
cause even though they were not wealthy. They gave out of a deep
sense of grace, not out of the law. They were aware of what God had
given them in Christ and wanted to extend that to others. When it
comes to giving, think about how rich you are in the grace God has
given you in Jesus Christ.
Prayer
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Stir my heart through your Holy Spirit, Lord, to extend your grace to
others in need. Amen
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We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God
that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia; for during a
severe ordeal of affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme
poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For,
as I can testify, they voluntarily gave according to their means, and
even beyond their means, begging us earnestly for the privilege of
sharing in this ministry to the saints and this, not merely as we
expected; they gave themselves first to the Lord and, by the will of
God, to us, so that we might urge Titus that, as he had already made
a beginning, so he should also complete this generous undertaking
among you.
Now as you excel in everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in
utmost eagerness, and in our love for youso we want you to excel
also in this generous undertaking.
Devotional
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Paul committed himself to raise money for the Christians in Jerusalem
who were experiencing famine. The Macedonians gave generously to this
cause even though they were not wealthy. They gave out of a deep
sense of grace, not out of the law. They were aware of what God had
given them in Christ and wanted to extend that to others. When it
comes to giving, think about how rich you are in the grace God has
given you in Jesus Christ.
Prayer
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Stir my heart through your Holy Spirit, Lord, to extend your grace to
others in need. Amen