In our giving to God, we sometimes expect God to honor our generosity by giving back to us. Our eyes are drawn to Luke 6:38 as justification. “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (NIV).

Pure generosity expects nothing in return. If we can develop that kind of heart, we are more in line with the heart of God. Let's be challenged today in our time together.

KEY PASSAGE:

Exodus 36:2-7

Then Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord had given ability and who was willing to come and do the work. They received from Moses all the offerings the Israelites had brought to carry out the work of constructing the sanctuary. And the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning. So all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left what they were doing and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the Lord commanded to be done.”

Then Moses gave an order and they sent this word throughout the camp: “No man or woman is to make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” And so the people were restrained from bringing more, because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work (NIV).

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Ideally, every gift we make to God should be a conscious act. These days, with automatic recurring giving to our church, missionaries, and ministries, we’ve put our giving on autopilot and never get a chance to land the plane. We miss one of the most exciting parts about flying.

I’m not suggesting we go back to the old way of writing checks or putting cash in the offering plate. (However, if you do, hats off to you!)

The point is that we want to make our giving a joyful experience. We want to feel something! Giving to God should never be boring. But many of us have made it that way. We need to practice creative generosity as part of our worship and our relationship with God. Let's think outside the box in today's audio devotional.

KEY PASSAGE:

Philippians 4:15-20

Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen (NIV).

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We need more crazy generosity when it comes to giving to God. No holding back. Giving when it seems impossible. He says, Give,” and you say, “Sure!” Let's start the week with this energizing devotional. Get ready for a wild ride.

KEY PASSAGE:

2 Corinthians 9:7-9

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written:

“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” (NIV)

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