2 Corinthians 8 - 3.31.23

Scripture - Pick one verse that stood out to you.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

Observation - What about this verse stands out to you?

…you through His poverty might become rich.

With resurrection Sunday right around the corner, my Lord, it is hard for me not to get a tad emotional thinking about what your sacrifice meant for us. With all that goes on in a church’s lifetime - and in a person’s for that matter - it is so humbling when you let the life, love, and ministry of Jesus Christ take a firm hold on the perspective of your own heart.

The church in Corinth had experienced some sort of growing pain (or a lack of growth which leads to pain!). The apostle Paul recognized that. The church had been headed in the direction of growth in Christ, but something happened. The project, the attitude, the heart of the church had shifted enough that the apostle Paul felt that encouragement along with action was necessary. Titus, with their brothers in Christ, were on their way.

Application - How will you apply this to your life?

I love the way the apostle Paul was able to point out the fatal flaw regarding this particular collection project in the church of Corinth. They didn’t understand true wealth or true poverty! He challenged them to see how “wealthy” Jesus was and he traded that for poverty so that we through Him might become rich!!

Lord, I will let go of my belief that money is what makes me rich! Today I will go above and beyond and give more than what is required of me.

Prayer - Write out a prayer.

Lord, may my wealth not be found in the world, but solely in You. Thank you for giving me this opportunity at the vastness of resources that is You. Thank you for your love for us. Thank you for your love for me. Thank you for agape. May all the glory and honor go to you Lord.

In the name of Jesus do I pray, amen.

-kenneth lee