For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem. Romans 15:26
“There was not better way of demonstrating in the most practical way the unity of the Church. This was a way of teaching the young churches that they were not isolated units but members of a great Church extending throughout all the world. The value of giving to others is that it makes us remember that we are not members of a congregation but of a Church that is worldwide. There was no better way of putting Christianity into practical action. It was easy enough to talk about Christian generosity; here was a chance to turn Christian words into Christian deeds”
William Barclay in The Letter to the Romans, revised edition (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1975) 205.
The Christians in Macedonians and Achaia took practical action. There was a need and they responded. They “were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people.” Are we likewise so willing?
Some people wrestle with making such giving decisions, but don’t overthink it. If you have been blessed by anyone, help them when they have a need like the Christians in Macedonians and Achaia did. When we do this we show our faith in action.