Posted on 12/09/2013 5:59:48 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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Read: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
A television commercial I enjoy at Christmastime shows two neighbors in a friendly competition with each other to see who can spread the most Christmas cheer. Each keeps an eye on the other as he decorates his house and trees with lights. Then each upgrades his own property to look better than the others. They then start competing over who can give the most extravagantly to other neighbors, running around cheerfully sharing gifts.
Gods people arent in a competition to see who can give the most, but we are called to be ready to give, willing to share (1 Tim. 6:18). The apostle Paul instructed the church at Corinth: Let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7).
At Christmastime, as we share gifts with others, we remember the generosity of God toward usHe gave us His Son. Ray Stedman said, Jesus set aside His riches and entered into His creation in a state of poverty in order to enrich us all by His grace.
No gift-giving could ever compete with the Lords extravagance. We thank God for the indescribable gift of Jesus! (v.15).
Woo-Hoo, thanks Lauren!
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Evening Connie!
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Thanks so much ConorMacNessa!
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Hiya Sweetpea! Christmas with the grands this year?
Hi MA!
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Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
You betcha!
I’m so excited, both kiddos and all 5 grandkids together this year, skiing and Christmas celebrations! Leaving Texas in about 10 days. We have lots to celebrate!
And Seasons Blessings to you and your family.
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Now theses are some GUNG HO troops.
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