The Cheerful Giver
The Cheerful Giver
Wednesday
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
— 2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV)
— 2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV)
The Greek word for cheerful in this verse is hilaros—the root of our English word hilarious. God loves a hilarious giver! Imagine that. Picture a giver so full of joy in the act of giving that it borders on laughter, so delighted to participate in God's work that the gift practically leaps out of the hand. That is the kind of giver God loves.
Why does He love this kind of giver? Because cheerful giving reveals a heart that has truly grasped the gospel. A reluctant giver still thinks the money belongs to him. A compelled giver still fears scarcity. But a cheerful giver has tasted the goodness of God so deeply that he knows he cannot out-give the One who first gave him everything.
Why does He love this kind of giver? Because cheerful giving reveals a heart that has truly grasped the gospel. A reluctant giver still thinks the money belongs to him. A compelled giver still fears scarcity. But a cheerful giver has tasted the goodness of God so deeply that he knows he cannot out-give the One who first gave him everything.
Pray:
Father, replace any reluctance or compulsion in my heart with the joy of a cheerful giver who trusts You completely.
Father, replace any reluctance or compulsion in my heart with the joy of a cheerful giver who trusts You completely.
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