Paul gave instruction to the Corinthian church on how to give to the Jewish believers in Jerusalem by using the Macedonian churches as an example. They gave out of their need. He challenged the Corinthians to give as they were able … not pressured into giving more than they could, but with willing hearts. God loves a cheerful giver.

God doesn’t hold a gun to our head to get us to give. He wants us to maturely respond to opportunities for our abundance to meet the need of the less fortunate.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

PRAYER; Father, You have blessed us with so much. We open up our hearts and want to be generous to others with the bounty You have favored us with.

READ: 2 Cor. 5-9