Today's Scripture
TODAY’S READING SCHEDULE: Psalms 126 -128; 2 Corinthians 8
Give the best – 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Brothers and sisters, we want to let you know about the grace of God that was given to the churches of Macedonia. 2 While they were being tested by many problems, their extra amount of happiness and their extreme poverty resulted in a surplus of rich generosity. 3 I assure you that they gave what they could afford and even more than they could afford, and they did it voluntarily. 4 They urgently begged us for the privilege[a] of sharing in this service for the saints. 5 They even exceeded our expectations, because they gave themselves to the Lord first and to us, consistent with God’s will. 6 As a result, we challenged Titus to finish this work of grace with you the way he had started it.
7 Be the best in this work of grace in the same way that you are the best in everything, such as faith, speech, knowledge, total commitment, and the love we inspired in you. 8 I’m not giving an order, but by mentioning the commitment of others, I’m trying to prove the authenticity of your love also. 9 You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you could become rich through his poverty
What does this passage mean to me/us?
A couple of years ago, during Financial Peace Unversity, there was a time to set our financial goal. I wrote down, “want to become an extravagant giver.” Not because I wanted more in my life, but because I wanted to give my best to our Lord.
Paul says, “Be the best in this work of grace in the same way that you are the best in everything” (v. 7a). We strive to be the best we can because our Lord gave us the best God has; His Son. When we set our hearts to be the best we are, we can also experience God’s best grace in our lives.
Prayer
Lord, help us to experience your best grace, so we can offer our best to you alone. In Christ name we pray, Amen.
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