“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9 v 8-11)
God has it all covered. Don’t worry. That need you see and you feel burdened about, He knows. The desire within you to make a contribution to the Church missions project, He knows. How will you be able to give? He knows how.
Paul speaks not of a kingdom principle only found in the New Testament but again he takes us back to the Old. This was in the heart of God from the beginning. Paul quotes Psalm 112:9 using the imagery of a farmer sowing seed freely across his field. The impact is huge and the reward is eternal. It is a beautiful verse.
When God sees us using what He has given to us for His kingdom work He then increases and multiplies our capacity for further generosity. “Enriched in every way so that we can be generous on every occasion.” Blessed so we can bless. All resulting in a thanksgiving worship to God.
- So we open our hands and keep them open. What He gives (without financial recklessness) we release.
- Every blessing, increase of income, every provision should lead to a question, ‘How can I use this for the glory of God?’
- On ‘every occasion’ means eyes and ears that are open, a spiritual awareness and a practical readiness of heart to be involved in needs that emerge.
How is this possible?
God is able.
God is able to give exceedingly more.
God is able to give so that you overflow.
God is able to give so that you have more than enough.
This is about abundance.
Missions Paul 