Have you ever been told by someone that you can’t do something? What does that do to your understanding of your ability to do that function?
Usually when people say you can’t do that we believe them. We are frozen in fear and do not even attempt the thing we were going to do because it is impossible for us. We have been told it is impossible for us.
Now some of us feed on this. I remember once I was learning a song on bass and I was motivated to learn it note for note because a friend told me that song was too hard for me and I would never be able to play it. Well I learned it and I felt a rush of accomplishment.
But in today’s lectionary reading from 2 Corinthians 9:1-5 we hear Paul setting up the Corinthians for their ability yo give a big gracious gift for the church to continue. He has been building them up to the brothers and he is writing them to tell them this. Not because he has to but just to give fair warning. He knows they will come through but he wants to encourage them some more by telling them much he has been talking about them and the great things they have done, are doing and will do.
That is where all of us are. We all have the ability to do great things graciously because God has gifted us with talents and resources to use for the advancement of His kingdom. We are going to do great things. It is nice to be reminded though that we have the ability.
So today you saint of God go forth showering others with the blessings you yourself was showered with. Giving to them as you have been blessed. Knowing that God will continue to bless you.
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