8th July 2023

Give Cheerfully

Do not forget to do good and to share,

for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 13:16

When we give to others, at least two things happen. First, when we give with the right attitude, God reminds us that what we have is not really ours. He gives us everything we have; it all belongs to Him. King David prayed, “All things come from You, and of Your own we have given You” (1 Chronicles 29:14). We need to learn this important truth.

Second, when we give, we help meet the needs of others whom God also loves. By giving to others we testify to God’s love for them, and we point them to the greatest gift of all, God’s gift of His Son for our salvation.

Bible Reading

2 Corinthians 9:6-9.

Prayer

Gracious Lord God, help me to be a cheerful giver. Help me use what You have given me, to bring glory to Your name. In Jesus name. Amen.