Generosity

2 Corinthians 9:6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.9 As it is written, “He has distributed freely, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”11 You will be enriched in every way – –
to be generous in every way,
​which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Generosity is not something that happens because we have more than we need. Generosity is not something that has a tipping point. Generosity is a grace. Generosity is God flowing through us. If we aren't connected to the vine then the fruit will not be being produced through the branch; and we are that branch. However, when we are connected to God then His compassion flows through our life out to the lives of others.

The most generous thing that has ever been done for any of us, is Christ giving His Son. We can never repay God for the greatest gift ever.

Action Step: Choose to be generous today. Choose to put the needs of others above our own needs. Trust says, "You can have this ___________, because I know God. He is my Jehovah Jireh, my provider." See, I know God will meet all my needs according to His riches. I know Daddy God and what I ask of Him, He gives me. I don't live in lack. I live in abundance. I want others to know the abundance of my Father too, so I am going to show them generosity.

We may not say it all like the above dialog but, this is what it speaks. Be generous. Being generous is an opportunity to show the love of God in a tangible way.