2 Corinthians 8:1-7 We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia; 2for during a severe ordeal of affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3For, as I can testify, they voluntarily gave according to their means, and even beyond their means, 4begging us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in this ministry to the saints— 5and this, not merely as we expected; they gave themselves first to the Lord and, by the will of God, to us, 6so that we might urge Titus that, as he had already made a beginning, so he should also complete this generous undertaking among you. 7Now as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you—so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking.
Thought I'd just share all of Paul's words here, because the man knew how to write!
I just love the image of the churches of Macedonia "overflowing in a wealth of generosity" and "begging" for the privilege of sharing.
But the truth is, I don't just love the image. I love the reality. I love the reality of seeing people and congregations every day begging for the privilege of giving. It happens. All the time. Thanks be to God!
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
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