Overflowing Blessings – a 2 Corinthians 9 Story
Emily sat at her kitchen table with her husband, Tom, feeling overwhelmed by the mountain of bills that sat in front of them. The two of them had been struggling for months to make ends meet, and it seemed that every time they took one step forward, they were pushed two steps back.
But in the midst of their financial troubles, Emily refused to lose faith. She knew that God was with them, and that if they continued to trust in Him, He would provide for their needs. And so, she prayed fervently, asking God to bless them and to give them the resources they needed to get back on their feet.
One day, Emily received a phone call from her friend, Sarah, who asked if she would be willing to help with a fundraiser for their local church. Sarah explained that the church was in need of funds to help support a mission trip they were planning, and that they were hoping to raise enough money to cover the costs.
Emily was hesitant at first, as she wasn’t sure if she had the time or resources to contribute to the fundraiser. But as she prayed about it, she felt a sense of peace and clarity come over her. She realized that helping with the fundraiser was a way that she could give back to her community and to her church, and that it was an opportunity to trust God with her finances.
And so, Emily and Tom decided to volunteer for the fundraiser. They worked tirelessly, helping to plan and organize the event, and spreading the word to their friends and family. And as the day of the fundraiser arrived, they were amazed to see how the community came together to support the cause. People donated generously, and the event was a huge success.
As Emily and Tom counted the proceeds from the fundraiser, they were amazed by how much they had raised. It was more than enough to cover the costs of the mission trip, and there was even some left over. They were overwhelmed by the goodness of God and the generosity of their community.
In that moment, Emily remembered the words of 2 Corinthians 9:8, which says, "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." She realized that God had truly blessed them abundantly, and that their willingness to trust Him and to give back had led to overflowing blessings.
From that day forward, Emily and Tom continued to trust in God’s provision, knowing that no matter what challenges they faced, He would always provide for them. And they made it a priority to give back to their community, knowing that it was through their generosity and faith that they could continue to experience God’s overflowing blessings.