Today's Good News

OCT. 25 – God Loves a Cheerful Giver

2 Corinthians 9:7  Each one should give what they have decided in their heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Explanation: Giving is not obligation but joy. God delights not in the amount but the spirit of generosity. Cheerful giving reflects His own glad heart.

Cheerful giving reflects God’s joy.
Reluctance misses the blessing.
God delights in joyful sacrifice.

Poem — “Joyful Giving”
Decisions made in the heart.
Gifts offered with gladness.
No reluctance, no pressure.
Generosity is joy.
God delights in cheerful hearts.

The Spirit inspires open hands.
The church is blessed.
The world sees Christ.
Obedience brings joy.
God is glorified.

Cheerful giving transforms the giver.
Cheerful giving blesses the receiver.
Cheerful giving honors the Lord.
Cheerful giving reflects the gospel.
Cheerful giving delights the Father.

Prayer: Lord, make my giving cheerful. Remove reluctance. Let generosity be joy.
Father, may my giving mirror Yours. Let it bless others and glorify Christ. Amen.


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Clay Corvin

Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!