Monday
2 Corinthians 8:5
Best of all, You went beyond my highest hopes, for my first action was to dedicate myself to You, Lord, to use me for whatever directions You, God, might give me.
Tuesday
2 Corinthians 8:6
So You have encouraged me, You Who encouraged giving in the first place, to return to You and encouraged me to complete my share in this ministry of giving.
Wednesday
2 Corinthians 8:7
Since You excel in all ways--you have so much faith, such gifted speakers, such knowledge, such enthusiasm, and such love for me--now You want me to excel also in this gracious ministry of giving.
Thursday
2 Corinthians 8:8
You are not saying I must do it, even though others are eager to do it. This is one way to prove my love is real.
Friday
2 Corinthians 8:9
I know how full of love and kindness my Lord Jesus Christ is. Though He is very rich, yet for my sake He became poor, so that by His poverty He could make me rich.
Zingers from Croft M. Pentz, Tyndale House Publishers
3641. A small step of obedience is a giant step to blessing.
3642. Before we can speak God’s message, we must listen--the open ears always come before the open mouth.
3643. Obeying God is the best prescription for spiritual health.
3644. The cost of obedience is nothing compared with the cost of disobedience.
3645. God’s laws last longer than those who break them.
