Thursday, December 10, 2009

ASLC Devotions -- Thursday

2 Corinthians 8:13-14 I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance.

Paul was writing to the Corinthians about the collection for the church in Jerusalem that needed the support of sisters and brothers in Christ around the world. But I want you to think about this slightly differently this morning: where is your abundance? And it's not fair (and untrue) to say... nothing. Has God blessed you with financial abundance? Has God blessed you with an abundance of musical talent? Has God blessed you with an abundance of time? Where specifically is your abundance?

Next question: where do you see a need in that same area? It may be in some ministry here at All Saints. It may be in your PTA or your neighborhood association. But where do you see a need that matches with your abundance? That's what Paul is talking about... God always provides an abundance to match every need. Our calling as Christians is to make the matches. Thanks be to God for all the ways in which you share your abundance!

In Christ,
Pastor Seth

To discuss this passage and others, visit http://aslcdevotions.blogspot.com. Remember to join us for our special cantata presentation and Communion worship this Sunday at 8:30 and 11.

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