2 Corinthians 8:16-24
Today's Scripture

In yesterday's Scripture we read of the importance of giving generously to those in need. Financial gifts are important, but today's passage is about the gift of service. Paul is sending his faithful friend Titus to the Corinthians to encourage them and minister to them.

At church this weekend, we heard that friends of ours will be traveling to Tanzania this summer, where our friend Steve will serve as principal of a Christian school. He and his wife will be taking their three children, preschool and early elementary ages, with them.

We send them as a gift of love to the Tanzanian people and also the ex-patriots they will minister to there. It's hard to see them go, but it is a sacrificial gift--one that I know is pleasing to the Lord.

No matter where we are, we can be a living sacrifice, a fragrant offering to the Lord. We can give the gift of ourselves, our time and talents. We just need to have willing hearts.
- posted by Suzi @ 7:58 AM