More Than You Need
"God is able to make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more, so that there will not only be enough for your own needs, but plenty left over to give joyfully to others" 2 Corinthians 9:8
One of the greatest discoveries that I have ever made in the Christian life is the law of sowing and reaping. Paul explains, beginning in his second letter to the Corinthians with the sixth verse of Chapter 9, "If you give little, you'll get little. A farmer who plants just a few seeds will harvest only a small crop, but if he plants much, he will reap much. Everyone must make up his own mind as to how much he should give. Don't force anyone to give more than he really wants to, for cheerful givers are the ones God prizes"
(2 Corinthians 9:6,7).
I have several friends and colleagues who have joined with me in claiming this marvelous promise of God and in every case the blessings are abundant. People with modest incomes are able not only to give large sums of money, but also enjoy a life-style that one could hardly expect even from individuals whose salaries were much more than theirs. It is a "loaves and fishes" kind of demonstration of God's faithfulness. You cannot outgive God. As someone put it, "I give to God by the spoonsful and He returns to me shovelsful."
Most believers have never discovered the joy and excitement of Christian stewardship. Always remember that God's graces are bestowed upon us, not that we may hoard them, but that we may pass them on to others.
The same principle of giving also applies to the giving of our time and our talent to the proclamation of the gospel. The more we give, the more we receive. Was God giving you an extra portion of love today, of joy, of patience, of encouragement, or peace? Pass it on. Has something happened to you? He may have given that extra supply for you to pass it on to others in need. By the same token, if your supply in any of these things is lacking, you need only ask. With your motivation of wanting to share with others, God will not delay in responding to your request.
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
TODAY'S ACTION POINT: In order to be a faithful steward of that which God has entrusted to me, I shall seek to share with others a generous portion of all that He gives to me, with special emphasis on the good news concerning our Lord Jesus Christ and the supernatural life which He gives.
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November 26th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Let us not hoard. Let us share with God what we have more than our needs. It's true, like-wise He will make others to share with us when we lack something and in need.
Thanks and blessings.
November 26th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I give my tieth regulary but i am always in want why is that so. Never are my needs filled I have been asking God for my driving for many year perhaps 8 years now nothing happened. I have so many requirements in my house like a dinnin table, washing machine, Dishwasher,Fridge, Centre table in the Lounge etc but I have been asking God but nothing so far why is that so.
November 26th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Thanks Dr. Bill for today's devotional.
As for me, everyday I offered my thanksgiving to God. On the way to my work place every morning I thanks God for I am still breathing, still be able to see the sunrise and enjoy with the fresh air. And when I eat I always say may thanksgiving to God no matter how, whether it's an expensive meal or not, whether it less or more. I say my thanksgiving to God more than asking, because I believe that He knows what suit for me. I thanks God for the...
November 26th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
...special things I have which all come from him, and it's my duty to ripple it as what he wanted me to do, to 'love one another'. Thanks God for everything. Amen.