Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 9:13-15
Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others, while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Thought for the Day: I love the language Paul uses: “the surpassing grace of God…” It is Paul’s attempt at expressing this amazing and indescribable concept in language. The Greek word we translate as surpassing is Huperballo. It is two Greek words that mean, throw & over. Some translate it as exceed or excelling, going beyond or transcend. Those are all interesting translations, but I think I like the actual meaning of the word in the sense that there is no place that God cannot throw the divine love and kindness. There is no distance, no place beyond the ability of God to toss this gift. No matter the obstacle, God is capable of sharing grace over the barrier and into our life circumstance.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for your excellent ability to toss your love right into the place that most needs it. Amen.
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