August 25
1 Corinthians 16:1-24
People who have experienced the generosity of God should be generous people. When we recognize all the good gifts which God has bestowed upon us, how can we not extend those gifts to others? Paul ends his letter by pointing the church and us to the reality of generous living.
One aspect of generosity is our finances. Paul had previously called the church in Galatia and now the church of Corinth to regularly set aside money so they can give to those in need. Giving is meant to be planned, consistent, and proportional to what we have. Is this true of your giving? Are you giving regularly, consistently, in a planned way, and based on how much you have?
Another aspect of generosity is our love. We are to be people who like Paul love well. As recipients of the radical love of God we are to be continually pouring out this love on others. We are to see those with needs around us and do everything we can to respond. Sometimes this is financial, but often it is with a listening ear, sacrificing time, or meeting tangible needs. Yet, because we are loved by God, we are to “do everything in love.” So, whether with our love, our time, our possessions, or our money, let us be people who are extravagantly generous with all that God has given to us.
Father God, make me generous. Help me to reflect your generosity with others so that they can see your love and character through me. Amen.
How can you more intentionally express generosity in a way that points people to God?
People who have experienced the generosity of God should be generous people. When we recognize all the good gifts which God has bestowed upon us, how can we not extend those gifts to others? Paul ends his letter by pointing the church and us to the reality of generous living.
One aspect of generosity is our finances. Paul had previously called the church in Galatia and now the church of Corinth to regularly set aside money so they can give to those in need. Giving is meant to be planned, consistent, and proportional to what we have. Is this true of your giving? Are you giving regularly, consistently, in a planned way, and based on how much you have?
Another aspect of generosity is our love. We are to be people who like Paul love well. As recipients of the radical love of God we are to be continually pouring out this love on others. We are to see those with needs around us and do everything we can to respond. Sometimes this is financial, but often it is with a listening ear, sacrificing time, or meeting tangible needs. Yet, because we are loved by God, we are to “do everything in love.” So, whether with our love, our time, our possessions, or our money, let us be people who are extravagantly generous with all that God has given to us.
Father God, make me generous. Help me to reflect your generosity with others so that they can see your love and character through me. Amen.
How can you more intentionally express generosity in a way that points people to God?
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