2 Corinthians 8:5 New International Version (NIV)
5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave
themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.
Paul was surprised at the Macedonians' generosity to the
Lord's work for two reasons. First, they were very impoverished and didn't have
much to share. Second, rather than viewing what they had as their own, they
gave themselves to God and then to his servants who were asking for their help
in ministering to others. Their example is a great reminder to us of how we
need to approach our giving to help others in need.
Thought for today:
Am I living a life of service?
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