S. 2 Corinthians 8:14 (NIV) “At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need.”
O. Paul encourages the church at Corinth that their plenty (referring to a capacity of generosity based upon having a good supply of resources) will supply - it will provide for those who have little due to a persecution that was occuring.
He also reminds them that there will be times when they will have little and will be supplied or resourced by the very ones they ae now helping.
A. I am reminded that we may all go through seasons of want and of plenty. I have had times when my need (want) was great and others supplied what I lacked. I have had other times when I have more wherewithall (supply) and was ale to help others. Then there are times I experience both of these ast the same time. This is what Paul in the next chapter refers tro as “seed to the sower.”
P. Thank you Father for this word and reminder that we go through seasons of plenty and want. Thank you that you provide to those that are lacking by giving seed to others to sow. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to give generously when I’m in that season and to receive graciously when I am in a season of want. In Jesus’ name!
