2 Corinthians 9:10–11: Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.
As we sow, we are enriched and we enrich others (2 Cor. 9:11). The farmer reaps immediate physical benefits as he works in his field, but he has to wait for the harvest. The Christian who is motivated by grace reaps the blessings of personal enrichment in his or her own life and character, and this enrichment benefits others. The final result is glory to God as others give thanks to Him. Paul was careful to point out that grace giving does not bring credit to us; it brings thanksgiving to God. We are but channels through whom God works to meet the needs of others. It teaches another truth: God enriches us so that we may give even more bountifully. One of the joys of grace giving is the joy of giving more and more. Everything we have—not just our income belongs to God, is given to God, and is used by God to accomplish His work. We are enriched in everything because we share everything with Him and with others. 1
Personal Application
- Read Isaiah 55:10-11. How do these verses help you to have 100% confidence in God’s Word?
Godly Encouragement
- Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” –John 4:14
A Biblical Thought to Share with Others
He who supplies seeds, also supplies the increase, if we do the yielding. – TWEET IT
A Prayer to Consider
Lord, thank You for teaching me about the true riches found in You.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.