Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;  2 Corinthians 9:10-12

For the past several devotionals, we have been talking about how we need to be obedient to Christ to be a “Cheerful giver” , meaning not just money, but our time, talent and resources. And we talked about how everything we give to the Church is to invest into Gods eternal Kingdom. Now the things is, everything we are giving to God has already been given to us by God. Therefor everything we own, belongs to God, and by us giving it back to God is just obedience to him

When we understand this concept, we understand that giving to God should not be a big deal. The mentality that,” I earned this therefore I should keep it” is a spiritual immaturity that you don’t understand. Christ is your Lord and God is completely sovereign over all things. The only reason you have that job or business is because of God, the only reason you have that home or car, is because of God. Everything we have has been given by God

Lets see what Paul says here “Now He (God) that ministers the seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown” The seed you are sowing for the Kingdom was given to you by God, the sower of your Harvest is God, everything begins and ends with God. 

Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men; And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. 2 Corinthians 9:13-15

Notice what Paul says here “They glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ” How are we giving glory to God? By giving money? No by our subjection to Jesus Christ, our obedience to God by the Holy Spirit to Jesus Christ!

What is our response “Thanks be unto God for His (Gods) unspeakable gift” What is the gift God has given us? Salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thanks be to God! Amen!