Reading: 2 Corinthians 8, Deuteronomy 9-10, and Psalm 148
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:2, “for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.”
Observation: The first thing I thought about reading this was the widows mite, this woman gave all she had to live on. For the longest time I didn't give at all let alone tithe. When I did start to give and tithe I didn't have joy or generosity I gave out of a feeling of obligation and I tried not to be bitter about the extra money that I could be spending on other things.
Application: It has taken time for me to grown and find the joy in giving and it has been put on my heart that one day there will be enough to live on the 10% and share with rest. I'm not there yet but I know that at some point I will have more then what I know what to do with and I want to be so generous that I give it away.
Prayer: Father, you are so wonderful you provide all that we need and you know before we do the things needing in our lives. I thank you for providing for all our needs and touching our lives in ways we could never imagine. Lord stretch me and help lead me to prepare me to give it all away.
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