Monday, January 28, 2013

Week 4 of INS - Chapter 5 - Have Eyes Bigger Than Your Stomach

"Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be."  Matthew 6:21 (NLT)

Generosity!  A wonderful thing God calls us to, an admirable goal to aspire to, but can we do it? 

YES!  Yes, I think we can all live a generous life once we understand what it means.  In chapter 5, Rachel walks us through Matthew 6 so that we can have a better understanding of the kind of generous life Jesus is asking us to live. 

Is it easy?  For most (including me), probably not.  This is not a chapter on stewardship or pledging or supporting the church.  This chapter speaks to our daily living; our trust in God's promises and our attitude.

As you read through the chapter try to see where you are, what attitude or actions do you identify with.  Is that where you want to be?  Do you have a "pure eye" or an "evil eye"?  Do you know someone that fits Jesus' definition of 'generous'?

Here's a suggested assignment for the week:

Monday (today):  Read Chapter 5, thinking about the questions above.  Come to www.reonlineblog.blogspot.com and comment on what you've read.  Share a story or tell about a generous person you know.

Tuesday: Read 2 Corinthians 8 and answer questions 1-6.  This seems like a lot, but it's not :)

Wednesday: Read 2 Corinthians 9 and answer questions 7-9.

Thursday: Catch-up or go back to anything you feel you need to read again.  This is some major stuff that runs counter to what society reinforces; you may need to read it again :)  I know I do! 

Any day or every day:  Come to the blog and comment on what's going through your head about this chapter on Generosity!  I'd love to read what you are thinking about, struggling with or wondering.   How do you feel about the Kingdom Secret (pg 99)?


May your hearts and minds be open to what God has to reveal in His Word!

Your Partner in Ministry,
Shelly

"Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Proverbs 16:24


1 comment:

JaniceK said...

Haven't read the chapter yet, but wanted you all to know that our bathroom has been demolished! And I am thinking of you (esp you Corine and Shelly!). I am laughing!