Today's readings are Psalm 94:12-15, 2 Chronicles 31:1-21, and Philippians 4:1-23.
Our readings today center on giving - specifically on giving offerings. We read of the abundance that the people of Israel supply to the priests as they bring their offerings before God. We read of how unity among laborers for the Gospel is a sweet offering before the Lord. And we read of the generosity of the Philippians who have given again and again to help Paul in his times of need.
All the offerings which we give are in response to Jesus, who has given himself, along with all the riches of heaven, for us. What do we do then? We offer ourselves and our resources to care for those around us, especially those we know have believed in Jesus' finished work, seeking God's glory and our neighbor's good. We do this not as a means of gaining favor in God's eyes. He has already shown us favor. We simply respond to his love, in his love. May God be praised.
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