Giving to the Lord
I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God. Philippians 4:18
Paul, a prisoner in Rome for the cause of the gospel, had a visitor from Philippi, bringing with him some “things” from the saints there to help meet Paul’s present need. They were unsolicited. It was a gift of love to the Lord and also to His servant. The people gave willingly and at cost to themselves. Paul sends his appreciation and thanks, but at the same time raised their gift to a high elevation in the _expression he uses. There are still so many needs. Raise a sweet incense to the Lord today with your generosity. --Reg. L. Jordan
We lose what on ourselves we spend; we have as treasures without end,
Whatever Lord, to Thee we lend, who givest all. --Chs. Wordsworth
