Gifts, a Pleasing Sacrifice to God

Give Praise to God

Honor God with Your First Fruits

Philippians 4:15-20 The Message (MSG)

15-17 You Philippians well know, and you can be sure I’ll never forget it, that when I first left Macedonia province, venturing out with the Message, not one church helped out in the give-and-take of this work except you. You were the only one. Even while I was in Thessalonica, you helped out—and not only once, but twice. Not that I’m looking for handouts, but I do want you to experience the blessing that issues from generosity.
18-20 And now I have it all—and keep getting more! The gifts you sent with Epaphroditus were more than enough, like a sweet-smelling sacrifice roasting on the altar, filling the air with fragrance, pleasing God no end. You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. Our God and Father abounds in glory that just pours out into eternity. Yes.

For Reflection

One person giving - yields one church giving - yields a community of givers.  A community of prayer, walking in the belief in the Savior, Jesus Christ. What a powerful blessing to those in physical and spiritual need.  In giving without expectation for a return, we become humble servants of the Word.

Pray

Pray for humility and the capacity for grace and God will provide the opportunity and confidence to participate as a partner in freeing the world's darkest captives.

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