Overflowing
During a severe testing by affliction,
their abundance of joy
and their deep poverty
overflowed
into the wealth of their generosity.
II Corinthians 8:2, HCSB
Joining Deidra today in celebration of the simple and sacred:
During a severe testing by affliction,
their abundance of joy
and their deep poverty
overflowed
into the wealth of their generosity.
II Corinthians 8:2, HCSB
Yes! Just like that! This story in the bible always amazes me. I just shake my head in amazement when I hear of such generosity. Your image brings the story to life for me. Thanks!
(Have I told you lately how much I enjoy having you as part of the Sunday Community? You are a gift, and I’m so grateful you share yourself with us each week.)
Our pastor is speaking through Acts right now on Wednesdays, & every week I get more & more convicted by those NT believers in the early church. They lived with open palms.
Thanks, Deidra. I really enjoy visiting with everyone in the Sunday crew! The Scriptures shared are always “right on time” for me.
Afflictions was never meant to cause us the pain it’s our teaching in the affliction what we learn and grow. Paul asked Jesus three times to remove the thorn that was in his flesh and God never removed it. The thorne was to show him to be humble, and paul thank God for not removing it. Often times when things happen to us we to quick to say remove when Jesus is saying let it stay I am trying to mature you..
I tend to go kicking and screaming, so this verse is so convicting to me. Generous & joyful in affliction. That’s crazy love for Jesus!
Generosity is a huge need — both between us as individuals and within the Body. One stretch of favorite scripture for me connects to this, and I use my Amplified for it when sharing with people, is II Corinthians 9:6-15. It truly discusses “overflowing beyond belief.”
I love the Amplified, too! Particularly revealing for me was how it defines “cheerful giver” as one who is “prompt to do.” Wow!
Thank you so much for stopping by Leaving A Legacy today. I loved your picture! The way you captured the water was so beautiful!
I loved the image as well — it’s a stock photo. It so captures how God fills us to overflowing.
I loved the image as well — it’s a stock photo. It so captures how God fills us to overflowing.
Amazing photo so perfect with this verse! Abundant appears again 🙂
Perhaps you will consider linking to Think on These Things.
Kindly, Lorraine
Yes! He gives life abundant! So thankful!
What a wonderful image…the scripture and image are great food for thought
Thanks for stopping by!
How beautiful.
Nice to connect with you, Rona. He makes all things beautiful in His time… 🙂
We certainly can gather hope from the fact that generosity is not limited to riches.
This morning, my pastor spoke on how we have a rich spiritual inheritance that is imperishable and unfading. Such grace!
This is an incredible photo. I know some people overflowing with generosity and it is so humbling.
I agree — My miserly self is always convicted by the generosity of those overflowing.
I have a blog hop called On Your Heart Tuesday and would love to have you drop by and link up. It opens Mondays at 6PM
thanks, Shanda!