Generosity
This sketch
came from two sermons on generosity. The first was preached by Evan Westburg,
the second by Greg Ralston. The words in the picture tell the sermons. Fear
keeps us from being able to give freely. We need to let go of the worries, “the what if’s?” and the questions of “what about me?” Those fears cause us to hold our possessions
with a death grip. They keep us from receiving the joy of being able to trust
God, and having the privilege of blessing another.
Here are the
verses that are printed inside the word “Generosity.” Mark 12, Matthew 57:30, Psalm
50, 1 John 3:18, John 18:6, Acts 44-47, Psalm 24. These references help us
understand several points. That God already owns it all but grants us the honor
of being able to return a portion back to Him.
They show that God desires for us to be a giving and generous people.
Not to show how great we are but to shine the light back to His Glory.
I like it. In 2 Corinthians as well Paul emphasizes the privileged of taking part in the act of giving and receiving.
ReplyDeleteWell Since it cheers you up, I'll leave a comment. I like your blog, makes me think more about what was said on Sunday.
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