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| April 22, 2001 |
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| "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God." 2Corinthians 9:8-11 "God is able to make all grace abound toward you. . ." You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. In each worship service we are again reminded of what God has done for us and of what we can do in serving God. We need that reminder! Our heavenly Father does not supply our needs on a strict percentage basis. He does not distribute His gifts according to a carefully worked out budget. God gives royally, lavishly, despite our unworthiness, without asking how much we deserve. But how much shall WE give? Mindful of God's generosity, we are helped to a decision by two simple questions, sincerely and carefully answered: How great is the real need? How much do we have that we could give? A few may be able to build a cathedral. And practically every one of us can give a piece of bread, the kind of gift Christ will commend on Judgment Day. Our gift will probably be between a cathedral and a piece of bread. One word ought to describe our contribution: GENEROUS ~ in the eyes of God, that is. We must aways keep in mind: HE KNOWS!!! God Bless you as you are mindful of God's generosity, that you may be generous too. >J><E><S><U><S>< <S><A><V><E><S>< |