DAY 30, II CORINTHIANS 7 -9

Good Morning! My name is Kevin Leffew and I was asked to give you a devotional thought from the book of II Corinthians chapters 7 -9.

KEY VERSES:

II Corinthians 7:1  Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

II Corinthians 8:12  For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

II Corinthians 9:7  Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

REFLECTIONS: As I read II Corinthians chapters 7-9, these 3 key verses seem to sum up the readings.  We need to take a good look at our lives as Christians to see if we are truly who God wants us to be.  Sometimes it's hard to leave our old self behind, but chapter 7, verse 1 says to "cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit."  We need to make a "BIG" change in our lives and to work hard every day to be someone the Lord will be proud of.  Paul also tells the Corinthian church that they (we) need not only to be generous givers, but we as Christians should give with a cheerful heart.  God does not want us to give to a point that we cannot pay our bills or take care of other financial responsibilities, but give what we can because we want to truly help.  Our attitude when we give is more important than the amount.  Chapter 9 verse 10 says, "Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness."  The more we give for God’s work, the more He will provide for us, so that we can continue to give.

APPLICATION:  As Christians we can always strive to do better, work harder, and be good listeners.  We can also give more of ourselves, whether it be our time, our money, or just a helping hand.  We need to show more of God’s love.  Pray for God to put someone in your path that you can be a blessing to.

Thank you for being a part of the 40-day challenge.  Thanks for reading, and you have a blessed day !

In Christ,

Kevin Leffew

Kevin Leffew

Saved:  April 1983
Favorite Book of the Bible:  James
Family:  Wife, Missy; Children - Brittany, Emily and Jacob
Hobbies:  Fishing, Motorcycling, Snowmobiling
Occupation:  Supervisor