Love's True Nature
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25
The true nature of love is sacrificial, according to the apostle Paul. He explained to the Corinthians that the Macedonians gave “even beyond their ability” so they could meet the needs of the apostles and others (2 Corinthians 8:3). They even “pleaded” with Paul for the opportunity to give to them and to God’s people. The basis for their giving was the sacrificial heart of the Lord Himself. He left the riches of heaven to come to earth to be a servant and to give His very life. “Though He was rich, yet for our sake He became poor” (v 9).
May we too plead with God so that we might “abound in this grace of giving” (v 7) in order to lovingly meet the needs of others.
Bible Reading
2 Corinthians 8:1–9.
Prayer
Loving God, You are so good. Help me to be generous, and grant me opportunities to bless others for You with that generosity. I ask in the Redeemer's name. Amen.
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