Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Preaching Commentary

Experiencing God’s Goodness through Giving

I’ve seen God provide for my family and me in some remarkable ways throughout the past year. I know that many of us lost a lot during Covid, and I don’t make light of those losses, but in the midst of loss, God has been so generous to my family over the past year. There were times when our finances have been tight, very tight.

Despite the tight finances, God has encouraged us to give generously. We have friends who are in ministry who operate on a smaller budget than our family does, and we felt God’s call to support them. Each time we write a check, it can be a struggle, but, by the grace of God, we have continued to support our friends in ministry. It’s…