A NEW YEAR 9

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TAKE TIMETake time to Give--It is too short a day to be selfish.

2Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

 Yes, all of us preachers eventually get around to the subject of giving.  I just want to make sure that you know that when you are giving to others it is a way of giving to God.  Be sure that God doesn't need anything you have.  It all belongs to Him and He can take it away at anytime.

 We do not give because God needs it.  We give because we need too.  When we learn this valuable lesson, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." we will live much fuller lives.

 Giving does not always mean money.  It can be your time, your talents, hope, or sharing our faith.  Giving is sharing.  God has blessed us in many ways and even if you don't have very much materially to share you might just have a very valuable talent or spiritual gift that someone really needs you to share with them.

 Don't give until it hurts...give until it brings you Joy.

Please feel free to contact me by email at

shilohkosciusko@gmail.com with questions, comments or even suggestions for further devotional studies.

If you know of someone new to the Kosciusko area and would like for our church to visit them please let us know.  Our prayers are that this devotional ministry will be an outreach to bring people into a closer relationship with Jesus.  I do appreciate you taking the time to read these devotionals and please keep us in your prayers.