“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: ‘He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.’
“Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” (2Corinthians 9:6-10, NIV)
All words about money should be as God-focused as these. Too often talk about giving is money-focused. Paul’s talk is different. He takes everyone’s eyes off the money and puts them on God.
The apostle joyfully reports the good news about giving. God honors those who give generously. Sow generously. Reap generously. God loves cheerful givers. God is able to make all grace abound to you. God will supply your needs as you give to meet the needs of others.
Those truths aren’t just for the folks in Corinth a couple thousand years ago. Trust me on this. These are promises. God never breaks promises. He will honor them. They’re for you and me…today! God still honors those who give generously. God still loves cheerful givers. God is still able to make all grace abound to you. God will supply your needs as you give to meet the needs of others.
What did Jesus say? “…do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:31-33, NIV)
God takes care of the needs of those who put him first, those who follow him wholeheartedly, those who are God-focused rather than money-focused.
Are you that kind of person? Do you faithfully give what you can? Have you ever given more than you thought you could? Are your offerings to God and to the poor given cheerfully? Has God failed you?
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
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