2 Corinthinas 9:10-15 - Giving, benefits the giver as well

In verse 9 Paul quoted Ps 112:9 to refer to the generosity of a person who trusts the Lord. He now turned to talk about the generous God. He said that God Himself is a generous giver who supplies in all kinds of ways. As believers, we should know that God is our source. As He was the source that supplied farmers their seed and food, He will also supply Christians who are cheerful in their giving. He will increase the believers’ seeds and also ensure that they will have a bountiful harvest of righteousness. He wanted the Corinthians, and us today by extension, to know that when we give, we will also be benefited by our giving.

 

Bear in mind that Paul was calling on the Corinthians to give, and discover that giving would benefit them as well. He assured them that there would be a bountiful harvest for those who sow generously. There would be no lack and their resources will be multiplied. Furthermore, their harvest would increase. He told them that they would be enriched in every way.   

Giving is a service to the needs of others. Paul showed that generous givers who give to others has a variety of results. Firstly, the needs of others will be met resulting in thanksgiving being offered to God. Secondly, it would cause the recipients to praise and honor God. Thirdly, it provides the opportunity for Christians to affirm their life of obedience in the gospel. Fourthly, in giving, Christians affirm that faith is not a matter of talk but acting out what one believes. Finally, in giving, the recipients would be induced to pray for the givers. It would cause fellowship to be engendered, barriers removed and prejudices eliminated. Paul then thank God for His indescribable gift, the gift of generosity which the Macedonian demonstrated. God deserves all the praises.  

 

We are reminded of Luke 6:38 that says “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Let us give generously, cheerfully and freely to the praise of His glorious grace!