Since you excel in so many ways–in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us–I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving. 2 Corinthians 8:7
“Paul knew how to move and motivate people by means of sincere praise. There was one other thing they needed, however. They needed to grow in the grace of giving. Paul wanted to them to add generosity to their other virtues. He wanted their generosity to overflow. He wanted them to be richly endowed with this grace.”
John Phillips in Exploring 2 Corinthians: An Expository Commentary (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2002) 194.
Sammy and Sophie will soon return to college. They have been ordering textbooks and other supplies.
In our “last supper” together last night, I affirmed them and reminded them to “add generosity” to their lives as they head back to school. My prayer is that they abound in it and are richly endowed with this grace, so that all they do reflects the depths of God’s love.
Make it so, Lord Jesus, and richly endow everyone reading the grace of generosity, too.