Give and Think Outside the Bubble
Hi GAMErs,
Today’s passage is 2 Corinthians 8:1-15. Let’s go
2 Corinthians 8:1-6 (NIV)
1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.
2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will.
6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part.
On verses 1-6: Paul encourages his church in Corinth to learn from the example of the churches he helped to start in the northern region of Macedonia. How about you? Are you willing to learn from others? Part of following Jesus is being willing to change and learn from the example of others, especially from more mature followers of Jesus.
2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV)
7 But just as you excel in everything–in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us–see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

