Excel In Giving

2 Cor 8:7-9
7But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

8I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.


Paul is encouraging the church to give more and to be gracious in what they do. His letter shows us that we can be great in many things, but we must also learn to give.

Even if I am faithful, and knowledgeable, and love, I must still have a heart to give. I have to be like Christ, who as reminded, gave His life for us so that we may have riches in heaven. I know that there are many that need me to give of my time, my effort, my finances, and so I need to give graciously.

Father, I thank you for your word that will work in my heart. I pray that I may have a giving heart. I know that you want me to open up myself so that I can be gracious in what I do. Lord, that I may give to you as well as to others what you have gave to me. Let me bless others as you have blessed me today. I thank you Lord and I give you all the glory in Jesus name.
Amen.