Open Hands, Full Hearts
Week 10: Generosity & Stewardship
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
We often think of generosity as something we do when we have extra. But Scripture flips that idea—generosity isn’t about abundance, it’s about trust. It’s not just what we give, but how we give that reveals the heart of stewardship.
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:6–8 (NIV)
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:6–8 (NIV)
Paul uses the image of sowing and reaping to describe generosity. Giving isn’t just a transaction—it’s an act of planting. When we give freely, we’re participating in God’s economy of grace, where the harvest is measured not in dollars, but in impact, joy, and spiritual growth.
Stewardship begins with the heart. It’s not about pressure or guilt—it’s about intentionality. Paul reminds us that God loves a cheerful giver, not because of the amount, but because of the posture. When we give with joy, we reflect the character of the One who gave everything for us.
Generosity is also a declaration of trust. It says, “God, I believe You’ll provide.” And He does—not just financially, but in every area of life. Paul assures us that God can bless us abundantly and equip us for every good work. That’s the beauty of stewardship: it’s not just about giving, it’s about being ready to serve, love, and respond.
Stewardship begins with the heart. It’s not about pressure or guilt—it’s about intentionality. Paul reminds us that God loves a cheerful giver, not because of the amount, but because of the posture. When we give with joy, we reflect the character of the One who gave everything for us.
Generosity is also a declaration of trust. It says, “God, I believe You’ll provide.” And He does—not just financially, but in every area of life. Paul assures us that God can bless us abundantly and equip us for every good work. That’s the beauty of stewardship: it’s not just about giving, it’s about being ready to serve, love, and respond.
- Ask God to show you one way to practice generosity this week—through time, resources, or encouragement.
- Reflect on your giving habits. Do joy, trust, or obligation drive them? Invite God into that conversation.
- Write down one “good work” you feel called to and ask how your stewardship can support it.
Generous God, thank You for giving freely and abundantly. Teach us to live with open hands and full hearts. Please help us to sow generously, trust deeply, and give joyfully. May our stewardship reflect Your grace and prepare us for every good work. Amen.
Thoughts for Reflection:
- What does cheerful giving look like in your life right now? (See Proverbs 11:25)
- How can you trust God more deeply in your stewardship of time, money, and gifts? (See Matthew 6:33)
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