February 12
Exodus 35:1-36:38
Have you ever seen a display of radical generosity? An act of giving that astounded your mind? After the command of the Israelites to build the tabernacle came the necessary collection of supplies. The call went out to the Israelites to give. We are told those who were willing gave such an amount of money, Moses had to ask the people to stop bringing their offerings. They were so generous that everything needed was received.
If a call went out in the church or the community for a need, imagine if it was instantly met and people had to be asked to stop giving. Imagine a culture of radical generosity like that. Are you currently seeking to grow in generosity? What is your response when a financial request is made? Do you just assume someone else will meet it, or do you have a spirit that is willing when able to respond? Since we have experienced the immense generosity of Jesus, we should have hearts that are eager to respond even more abundantly than the Israelites. As we have opportunity, let us respond to the needs of others with joyful generosity, which overflows out of all that God has given to us.
Father God, thank you for all you have given to me. Help me to recognize that every good gift in my life has come from you. As I remember that everything is yours, help me to respond generously towards others with all that you have given to me. Amen.
How can you grow in generosity?
Have you ever seen a display of radical generosity? An act of giving that astounded your mind? After the command of the Israelites to build the tabernacle came the necessary collection of supplies. The call went out to the Israelites to give. We are told those who were willing gave such an amount of money, Moses had to ask the people to stop bringing their offerings. They were so generous that everything needed was received.
If a call went out in the church or the community for a need, imagine if it was instantly met and people had to be asked to stop giving. Imagine a culture of radical generosity like that. Are you currently seeking to grow in generosity? What is your response when a financial request is made? Do you just assume someone else will meet it, or do you have a spirit that is willing when able to respond? Since we have experienced the immense generosity of Jesus, we should have hearts that are eager to respond even more abundantly than the Israelites. As we have opportunity, let us respond to the needs of others with joyful generosity, which overflows out of all that God has given to us.
Father God, thank you for all you have given to me. Help me to recognize that every good gift in my life has come from you. As I remember that everything is yours, help me to respond generously towards others with all that you have given to me. Amen.
How can you grow in generosity?
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