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Generosity

“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

There are many stories of great generosity, but one of relevance to my family and to people whose lives are touched by disability is Zachariah’s Acres, a facility on a large parcel of donated land in southeast Wisconsin. There visitors can connect with nature and learn about God, their Creator. Special provisions are made so that people with varying degrees of abilities can fish, cook, pick produce, fly kites, and so on. This sort of resource is possible only because of the generosity of those who donate.

While participants and their families benefit, those who do the planning and financial supporting also are blessed. That is what cheerful giving can do. It blesses those who give as well as those who receive.

When we give with a joyful spirit, the Lord multiplies the blessing for all who are involved. We should never underestimate what God can do with a gift—large or small—given in love. After all, we can’t help but be amazed at every good and perfect gift that comes to us from above (see James 1:17). And the best of those gifts? It’s Jesus!

SCRIPTURE FOCUS
2 Corinthians 9:6-12

INSIGHT
Money, like any other tool, can be used for good or evil; with wisdom we can use it for good and to further God’s Kingdom.

THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
2 Kings 22-23
Proverbs 22
3 John

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