October 18, 2025

An Indescribable Gift – October 18, 2025

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Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

2 Corinthians 9:15

An Indescribable Gift

In this chapter of the Bible, the apostle Paul addresses the important matter of Christian giving. He teaches that God-pleasing offerings flow out of a willing heart in response to God’s rich blessings and unfailing providence.

In grand conclusion to his instruction and encouragement about offerings, the apostle proclaims, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” God gave to us first, and he gave us the best. In his great love for us, he sent Jesus to be the sacrifice for our sins. Through Jesus, God gives us the peace of free and full forgiveness. By the sacrificial death and victorious resurrection of his Son, death is defeated, and the way to heaven is open. A blessed life with God now and forever is ours by faith in Jesus. Jesus is everything for us. Praise God!

This is the essential reason for all that we do, including giving generous offerings, that God be praised. Yes, we give offerings for expenses at church and to help in the mission efforts of the church at large. We often hear about the needs and the opportunities. But the fundamental reason we give our offerings is not to balance the church budget or start a mission congregation or send a missionary. We give to praise God and thank him for all that he gives us. We must guard against only viewing offerings for what they will provide and buy. Our offerings, first and foremost, are a tangible way for us to honor God who has blessed us with the indescribable gift of his Son. With our eyes and hearts focused on the cross of Jesus and the gift of salvation, it is a joy to give offerings to our great God.

Prayer:

Lord, fill me with the joy of salvation that I may joyfully respond with generous offerings to honor you. Amen.

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