1Now, brethren, we wish to make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia, 2that in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality. 3For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave of their own accord, 4begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints, 5and this, not as we had expected, but they first gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God. 6So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well.
Giving on their own accord, they were poor but they gave beyond their capability and supported the saints.
Do you give on your own accord?
They were "4begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints".
"but they first gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God."
Is the will of God prompting you to support a ministry?
Pray that His will be done in your support of the saints.
Blessings, David
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