[2 Corinthians 9:7 KJV] “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.“
There are certain forces that drive faith; listening by the word, prayer, giving, confession, and works (productive labour). It is important to understand that God is interested in your giving. God actually loves a cheerful giver! We must learn to give cheerfully! God loves a cheerful giver; He does not want us to give grudgingly.
Types of giving
There are types of giving, and we must try to fulfil them. Each type carries its own blessing.
How to give
There are divine protocols for giving; these are protocols we must follow if we want to recieve the blessings that comes with giving;
- Purpose and plan your giving
- Give by faith and not by sight; if you observe the wind you will not sow. The Bible tells us that by faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice.
- Give cheerfully and not grudgingly or out of necessity; God loves a cheerful giver.
- Give by measure; the same measure with which you give shall be given back to you. If you Give sparingly, you will recieve sparingly; if you give bountifully, you will recieve bountifully.
- Give some things that cost you something. Don’t be cheap with your giving, give things that cost you something. This is what David taught us.
- Honour the Lord with your giving. Give reverently!
- Give yourself before you give your money. Money cannot do everything.
Stay blessed