Wednesday | Attitude | September 9

September 9: Wednesday — Attitude

Bible Focus

• 2 Corinthians 8:1–5

Summary

• The Macedonian believers gave with great joy, even though they were experiencing extreme poverty.
• Their joy in the Lord was greater than the difficulty of their circumstances.
• They gave with generosity, because God had taught them that His blessings are also meant to bless others.
• They gave freely, because no one had to force them to participate.
• They saw giving as a privilege, and they even pleaded for the opportunity to help others.
• Their generosity was not limited by how little they had, because their hearts were willing to share what God had given them.
• They first gave themselves to the Lord, and their surrender to God led them to serve others.
• Their example shows that Christian giving is more than money, because true generosity includes giving ourselves, our time, and our service to God and others.

Question

• What kind of attitude should I have when I give to God and others?

Answer

• I should give with joy, generosity, freedom, and willingness, because I have first given myself to the Lord.

Reflection

• Do I see giving as a burden, or do I see it as a privilege to bless others?

Takeaway

• When we give ourselves fully to the Lord, giving to others becomes a joyful privilege rather than a burden.