2 Corinthians 9:8-10 (KJV)
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
2 Corinthians 9
A Cheerful Giver
A cheerful giver is expected out of every faithful Christian. This is doing God’s will unto others as it is in heaven.
Giving To The Poor
When you make food at home or go out for dinner, why not invite someone who is less fortunate to join you, like a homeless person.
2 Corinthians 9:7
2 Corinthians 9:7 (KJV)
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
A Most Special Time On The Streets
This was such an amazing encounter with Bess, who is homeless. As I was walking back to my car that day, I saw her and could not let her leave without giving her what she needed.
2 Corinthians 9:12,13
2 Corinthians 9:12,13 (KJV)
12 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
13 Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;
Our Ways Likened Unto Christ’s
When we continue to put our trust in God and lean on Him in all situations of our lives, everything tends to work out for the greater good.
2 Corinthians 9:6,7
2 Corinthians 9:6,7 (KJV)
6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.