Hi my name is Charis and I work in Tramore, County Waterford with European Christian Mission (E.C.M), this blog will give you information about my work in Tramore and how I am getting on here!

Thursday, 19 April 2012

Giving

2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (New International Version)

The collection for the Lord’s people

8 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. 5 And they exceeded our expectations: they gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.

I was reading these verses today and thought I would hare them with you. They are a challenge to us all.

Ask yourself these 3 questions...

What prompted these Macedonian Christians to give?

What is striking and challenging about their generosity?

When they gave who were they giving to?

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