The following originally appeared as part of "Grounded and Growing—Bearing Fruit Week 5: Generosity & Kindness."
Offering
The psalmist says in Psalm 112:
Blessed are those who fear the Lord,
who find great delight in his commands.
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,
who conduct their affairs with justice.
Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
they will be remembered forever.
They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
—Psalm 112:1, 4–7 NIV
Every week we have an opportunity to practice generosity, to put our trust in the Lord and so be free with our gifts of money, time, and energy. In gratitude for everything God has given us, let us give our offering in joy and trust.
Revised Common Lectionary
Year C: Season after Pentecost—Proper 17 (22)
Year A: Epiphany—Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
