2 Corinthians 9:6-15.          

Mathematics has never been my favorite subject. When they started adding the alphabet to the lessons, I really was not a fan. However, I do know that math is important in our day-to-day living. We can’t get away from employing math, even a little, every day.

Paul brings out some mathematics when writing to the church in Corinth: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (v. 6). Our actions have an equal reaction. If we are meager with what we have, then we should not be surprised if we in turn receive meager portions. Likewise, if we are generous, then we should not be surprised if we in turn receive generous portions.

We, being human, may be tempted to think of this in terms of money and possessions. Life, however, is made of so much more. The kingdom of God is not dependent on the value of gold or the trade of stocks or bonds. The kingdom is full of God’s grace. We are recipients of that grace. What we do with that grace is directly related to what we receive in turn: sparse or generous.

Are you hoarding grace from those around you or spreading it like confetti?

Author: Stefanie Hendrickson