Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Pablo se sorprendió por la generosidad de la gente de Macedonia a la obra del Señor por dos razones. En primer lugar, eran muy pobres y no tenían mucho para compartir. En segundo lugar, en vez de considerar lo que tenían suyo, se dieron a si mismos a Dios y después a sus siervos quienes les pedían para predicar a otros. Su ejemplo es un gran recuerdo para nosotros en nuestra tarea de compartir con los demás.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Paul's encouraging the Corinthian brothers and sisters to support other believers in need in Jerusalem. Paul nudges the Corinthians and says he was surprised at the Macedonians' generosity to the Lord's work for two reasons:
- They were impoverished and had little to share.
- Rather than viewing what they had as their own, they gave themselves to God and then to his servants who were asking for help to minister to others.
These enthusiastic new believers in Macedonia — Thessalonica and Philippi — were great examples to other believers. Their generosity reminds us of how we should approach our giving to help others in need: give ourselves first to God and then generously share what we have with others!
Mi oración
Oh Padre Justo y Dios Santo, perdóname por ser tan egoísta con lo que me has dado. Quiero dar mi corazón y mi vida enteramente a ti sin guardar nada ante tu voluntad. Pido que me ayudes a saber como utilizar mejor las bendiciones que me has dado. En el nombre de Jesús oro, Amen.
My Prayer...
O righteous Father and generous God, forgive me for being selfish with the blessings you have so richly entrusted with me. I give my heart, worldly goods, and life to you fully, not holding back anything from your will. I ask that you help me know how to use these blessings best and share them generously with those you want to bless through me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
