The God Who Gives

God is generous with His words, works, and love. If God were to give you the greatest gift, what must He give? The answer: Himself. Don't miss this timely word from Tim Matthews!Focus ScripturesHebrews 11:6 (ESV)“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”Sermon HighlightsHow beautiful is God that the prerequisite to pursuing Him is to believe that He REWARDS those who seek Him?The generosity of God should grab our hearts, demand our attention, win our affections, and empower our actions.God is generous with his words. He speaks consistently (at many times) and creatively (in many ways). Whether through prophets, angels, a burning bush, or a still small voice, the authors of scripture is constantly communicating that God speaks.We serve the God who gives, Our Father is generous with His words. Knowing this, what are we to do?Answer: When God speaks, listen. The author of Hebrews writes that our ability to hear and our spiritual maturity and usefulness are connected.God is generous with His works.Psalms 121:1-4 (ESV)“I lift my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber Behold, he who keeps Israel will nether slumber or sleep.”God is generous with His love.John 3:16 (ESV)“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believeIf God were to give you the greatest gift, what would He give?The answer: Himself