哥林多后书第9章：乐捐之福

 
GK611晨祷生命读经
16/09/2025
主讲: 陈炎明牧师


引言：奉献如撒种

一、甘心预备的供给（林后9:1-5）

上一章已经谈到“供给圣徒”这话题，就是帮助有困难的信徒。这一章更进一步的说明这真理的原则。

保罗提醒哥林多人要“预先预备”，奉献不是临时的冲动，而是出于长久的计划和甘心的回应。神看重的不是数额，而是那颗早已预备好的心。若我平日与主亲近，心中常存感恩，那么在奉献上就不会迟疑或羞愧。无论是基督徒、属基督的家庭、甚至是教会都应当有“奉献计划”，而非事到临头才仓促。

在我们积极服事社区的这一个季节，圣灵一再提醒我们以爱心做慈惠奉献的事。求主让我们常常怀着甘心的心，预备自己来回应主的恩典；且经历神的祝福！

二、乐意种收的原则（林后9:6-11）

1. 多种与少种（V6）
“少种的少收，多种的多收。”这是神国的法则。我是否常因担忧缺乏而吝于给予？其实，神才是我一切的供应者。

2. 甘心与勉强（V7）
当我愿意甘心慷慨播撒，而非勉强的给予时，祂应许加倍供应，使我“凡事常常充足”。奉献不是失去，而是进入神恩典流通的渠道。真正的喜乐来自知道自己在祝福别人，也被神祝福。

3. 充足与给予（V8-11）
不要怕“给出去”会缺乏，神应许“加倍供应”。奉献不是损失，而是进入神祝福流通的法则。求主帮助我们突破小信的眼光，相信神能加倍供应，使我们乐意成为祝福的管道！

三、带下感谢与荣耀（林后9:12-15）

保罗说，奉献不仅补足圣徒的缺乏，还带来“多多感谢神”。原来我的一点点给予，可以成为别人祷告中的感恩，也让荣耀归给主。最终，保罗提醒我们：最大的恩赐是基督自己——这是说不尽的礼物。每一次奉献，只是回应祂先给我的无限恩典。

每一次奉献，都是为主作见证的机会。奉献使信徒与受助者之间产生代祷与爱的连结。感谢主赐下耶稣基督。让我们一生的奉献都成为赞美的祭，把荣耀归给神。

总结：要经历奉献之福

•奉献不是律法的捆绑要求，而是蒙福恩典的选择。
•当我们甘心预备、慷慨撒种，神就使我们多结果子，叫我们丰富而神也得荣耀。
•最大的奉献是基督自己，祂是神“说不尽的恩赐”。我们因主也成为他人的祝福。


    


2 Corinthians 9: The Blessing of Cheerful Giving
GK611 Morning Devotion
16/09/2025
Speaker: Rev David Tan
 



Introduction: Giving is like Sowing Seeds

I. Willingly Prepared Provision (2 Cor 9:1-5) 

The previous chapter addressed the topic of ‘providing for the needs of the saints,’ which is helping believers in need. This chapter further elaborates on the principles of this truth.

Paul exhorts the Corinthians to ‘prepare beforehand,’ emphasising that giving should not be a momentary impulse, but the fruit of long-term planning and born of a willing heart. What God values is not the amount, but the heart that has been prepared in advance. If we cultivate daily intimacy with the Lord and maintain a heart of gratitude, we will neither hesitate nor feel ashamed when it comes to giving. Whether as individual Christians, Christ-centred households, or even the church as a whole, we ought to have a ‘giving plan’ rather than giving hastily only when needs arise..

In this season of actively serving our community, the Holy Spirit repeatedly reminds us to give generously out of love. May the Lord grant us hearts that are ever willing, prepared to respond to His grace; and may we experience His blessings!

II. The Principle of Willingness in Sowing and Reaping (2 Cor 9:6-11) 

1. Sowing Much and Little (V6)
‘He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.’ This is the law of God's kingdom. Do I often hold back out of fear of lack? In reality, God is my true Provider.

2. Willingly or Reluctantly (V7)
When I choose to sow generously and willingly, rather than give reluctantly, God promises to multiply my provision, ensuring I ‘always have enough for every need.’ Giving is not a loss, but entering the channel of God's grace in circulation. True joy comes from knowing that while blessing others, We ourselves are  being blessed by God.

3. Abundance and Giving (V8-11)
Fear not that ‘giving out’ will lead to lack, for God promises ‘abundant provision.’ Giving is not loss, but living by the principle of God’s flowing blessings. May the Lord help us break through the limitations of small faith, believing that God can abundantly supply, enabling us to willingly become channels of blessing!

III. Producing Thanksgiving and Glory (2 Cor 9:12-15) 

Paul declares that giving not only supplies the needs of the saints but also brings forth ‘abundant thanksgiving to God.’ Thus, my small offering becomes a subject of gratitude in others' prayers, bringing glory to the Lord. Ultimately, Paul reminds us: the greatest gift is Christ Himself—an inexpressible gift. Every act of giving is merely a response to the infinite grace He first bestowed upon us.

Every act of giving is an opportunity to bear witness for the Lord. Giving creates bonds of intercession and love between believers and those they support. Thank the Lord for giving us Jesus Christ. May our lifelong giving become a sacrifice of praise, giving glory to God.


Conclusion: Experiencing the Blessing of Giving

•Giving is not a legalistic obligation but a gracious choice of blessing.
•When we willingly prepare and sow generously, God causes us to bear much fruit, enriching us while bringing Him glory.
•The greatest offering is Christ Himself, God’s ‘inexpressible gift.’ Because of the Lord, we too become a blessing to others.