Devotionals for February 28, 2024
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READ
2 Corinthians 9:12-15
12 “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
12 “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
REFLECT
Generosity leads to thanksgiving. Think about how this works. Someone decides to be generous, and this brings thanksgiving to God. You have the power to facilitate others praising God. That is such a gift in itself and a privilege. I don’t know about you, but this makes me WANT to be generous! Indeed, thanks be to God for this incredible power and gift!
APPLY
Q: Two things happen when we are generous. What are they? (see verse 12)
Q: Do neighbors see generosity in your actions?
Q: Think about how you can be generous and cheerful today. Why don’t you buy someone their lunch or breakfast anonymously and pray for them?
Q: Do neighbors see generosity in your actions?
Q: Think about how you can be generous and cheerful today. Why don’t you buy someone their lunch or breakfast anonymously and pray for them?
SING
PRAY
"Give us today our daily bread."
God, I thank You for all that You supply for me. You have promised to provide for my needs. I want to look for opportunities to serve others today. Bring people into my path that I can help by being a generous and cheerful giver. Thank You for Your Son! The best gift of all!
God, I thank You for all that You supply for me. You have promised to provide for my needs. I want to look for opportunities to serve others today. Bring people into my path that I can help by being a generous and cheerful giver. Thank You for Your Son! The best gift of all!