Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“When you give generously, you reflect God the Creator, who embodies self-giving love. Perhaps the reason “God loves a cheerful giver” is that He Himself gives generously and when we mimic this trait, He is molding you into His character. Cheerful, generous givers reflect the Father.”
Jeff Manion in Satisfied: Discovering Contentment in a World of Consumption (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013) 154.
This week we have had Edgar Güitz staying with us from Guatemala for a couple days. He’s launching a parallel ministry to Potter’s House Guatemala that focuses on developing the next generation of young Latino Christian leaders.
Few people are more cheerful givers than Edgar and his wife, Gladys. They want the next generation to grasp what they have learned and are learning. When it comes to generosity, they especially want the next generation to “mimic this trait” because it thrills the heart of God. Let’s all do it, shall we?