On Giving (III)

On Giving (III)

‘But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. II Corinthians 9:6 [KJV]

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9

If you are reading this devotional and you have given your life to Jesus Christ, I am delighted that you have given your heart to God. What a great privilege to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. Jesus is now the Centre of your affection. Glory to God in the highest, Amen. In case you are yet to give your life unto Jesus Christ, it is never too late. Invite Him into your heart, ask Him to forgive your sins and believe that He came to die for your sins, Amen.

Today, I would like to encourage you on the subject of cheerful giving. Make a covenant with yourself that any resource entrusted by the Lord into your hand will be used for His glory. How? By giving back both your material and non-material possessions unto God because your resources are safe and secured in His hands.

In our reading today, Apostle Paul admonished the Corinthian church to give cheerfully unto God because we reap what we sow. Why is it important to give? First, God is the giver of whatever you may have; whether you acknowledge it or not, your existence is not a product of your hands. Secondly, your success and riches are the product of grace from God. Did you know that it is God that gives you power to make wealth? (Deuteronomy 8:18). Further, when you give, you are advancing the kingdom of God. When you give unto God, you are blessed beyond measure (Luke 6:38).

Dear friends, I encourage you to give generously unto God. I don’t want you to give because you want to receive, I want you to give as a sign of your love for God. Hence the Bible says that “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Give your all unto God and hold nothing back from Him. God bless you.

Daily Confession: Lord Jesus help me to give cheerfully for your glory, amen.

Intercessory prayer: Pray that the world will experience peace in the world’s aviation industry this year. Pray against plane crash across the world. Also, continue to intercede for world leaders.

Hymn: Take my voice and let me sing always, only for my king.

Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee.

Take my silver and my gold not a might would I withhold.

Take my intellect and use every power as you choose.