The Blessings of God

Reaping and sowing are common themes and ideas throughout the Bible. Adam Barnett takes a look at these with a fresh eye as we continue our series, In God We Trust. The Blessings of God In God We Trust | Week 3 November 13, 2016 | Adam Barnett We have a tendency to worship our BLESSINGS rather than the BLESSER. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (NIV) 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV) 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. We can decide what to sow, but we can’t define what we reap. 2 Corinthians 9:9-10 (NIV) 9 As it is written: “He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV) 11 You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. Questions to Ponder: Am I sowing cheerfully into the ministry of the Church and the lives of others? Are my motives and intentions pure? Am I grateful for how God has blessed and equipped me for good works?