Meeting My Needs

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 ⁶Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. ⁷Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. ⁹As it is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever." ¹⁰Now 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. ¹¹You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. ¹²This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. ¹³Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. ¹⁴And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. ¹⁵Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

There is so much in this passage to really be able to give it all equal time but one verse really stand out to me in this time in which we live. "⁸And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." Wow what an amazing verse for the times that we find ourselves and country struggling through. But the question is do we really believe it or not? I believe the way we show that we believe it is by practicing the verses preceding it by giving back to God. Call it tithing call it whatever you like but giving back to God is absolutely a practice taught in scripture. What is amazing is here Paul is speaking of money, but giving back to God involves every aspect of our lives, from time to relationships. Notice what happens when we give back to God, He meets all of our needs, not wants, but needs. Big difference and one that often I think we overlook and then blame God because He has not met our wants. Today as I go through this day may I find myself believing that God can and will meet all of my needs at all times.

Father may I trust you as you see the bigger picture and know what is best for me. May I not lean on my own understanding but in everyway acknowledge you and live for you as I go through this day.