Daily Devotion Tue. 18/4/2017
23/4/2017 LESSON 8
OFFERING, VOWS AND PROJECT SUPPORT
Quarter’s Theme: UNDERSTANDING BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP
Unit 3: Pathway To Prosperity (Lessons 7-12)
Suggested Hymns: G.H.B. 10, 235
Devotional Reading: 2 COR. 9:1-15
Topic For Adults
THE HARVEST IS ACCORDING TO THE SOWING
Topic For Youths
FULFIL YOUR VOWS
Topic For Intermediates
GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER
Scripture Lesson
LEV. 22:29; 2 COR. 8:12; 9:7; ECCL. 5:4-7; JUDG. 11:29-40; DEUT. 23:21-23; EXO. 35:4-5; 35:21-22
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MEMORY VERSE
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9:7 (NKJV)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING
Tue. 18/4/2017
The Grace Of Giving
2 Cor. 8:7
Apostle Paul says this to the believers in Corinth …”but just as you excel in everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us – see that you also excel in this grace of giving”. In the Scripture, giving follows a certain order of expression: tithes (the beginning of our giving), offerings (giving for particular needs) and sacrifices (giving that hurts). Generosity is part of the grace of God that flows into our lives. The Corinthian believers excelled in everything. They had faith, good preaching, much knowledge, much earnestness, and much love. Apostle Paul encouraged them to also excel in the grace of giving. Too often, stewardship of money is given a different status than other aspects of discipleship. Most believers would not want growth in faith, knowledge or love. Many decide a fixed percentage of their money to give and stayed there for life. True discipleship includes growing in the mature use of all resources, so giving should expand as well. God can give you the desire and enable you to increase your capacity to give. Don’t miss this opportunity for growth. This generosity is a reflection of God’s own generosity toward us.
POINT OF EMPHASIS: True discipleship includes growing in the mature use of all resources, so giving should expand as well.
PRAYER POINT: Lord Jesus enable me to increase my capacity to give at all times in the name of Jesus.
