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GEMS From HEAVEN
GEMS from HEAVEN: Revelation 4:3; 21:10-21
It is difficult at times to be as giving as we ought to be. This is especially true during times of a struggling economy, relatives stricken with sickness and even loss of jobs. But, what should be our attitude during such times?
Here is the GEM: with trust in God, our needs will be amply supplied. In our striving to give even in hard times benefits those of our brethren in need; our needs and growth in faith; and the praise of our Supplier’s glory. This is why we should have a cheerful attitude. God truly will and does take care of His children.
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 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. As it is written, "He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:6-11 (ESV)
