Hilarious Giving--October 16

Do you write out your offering to the church "cheerfully?"

In 2 Corinthians 9:7, Paul wrote, "Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

Interesting, the word for "cheerful" here is "hilaros," from which we get the word, "hilarious." In other words, God wants there to be something between a giggle in your heart to an all out belly laugh when you make your offering. When is the last time that happened?

Of all the "bills" I write out every week, my offering stands out in two ways. First, it is the second largest check I write next to my mortgage payment. Second, it is the one that gives me the greatest delight in writing.

I want to remind you to bring in your pledge card this Sunday, October 16. Do it with a smile, do it with a giggle in your heart, do it not because you have to but with the joy that God desires from a cheerful giver.

Laughing all the way to the offering plate!

Pastor Scott