We often hear about different qualities that make up who God is. We talk about how God is in control, how He is pure and perfect, how He has endless power and knows everything, and how He loves us deeply.

But there’s one quality that doesn’t get as much attention, and that’s God’s incredible generosity.

You see, God’s generosity is like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. We understand His love, and it’s from that love that His generosity flows. It’s not just about giving us what we need; it’s about His heart overflowing with kindness, richness, and a strong desire to bless us.

Imagine that God’s generosity is like a glass of water that is overflowing – not half empty, not half full – overflowing!

Follow along as we take a look at the variety of ways our God is generous. 

1. God’s generosity: abilities, skills, and material gifts.

God’s generosity goes beyond just giving us material gifts; it extends to the very abilities and skills we possess. The reminder in Deuteronomy 8:17-18 urges us never to forget that it is God who empowers us to achieve and succeed, emphasizing that His provision is rooted in the ongoing covenant He has with our ancestors, a promise He faithfully upholds even today.

 Deuteronomy 8:17-18  “Don’t ever say to yourself, ‘I got all this wealth by my own.’ Remember the Lord your God is the one who gives you the ability to do these things. He does this because he wants to keep the agreement that he made with your ancestors, as he is doing today!”

2. God’s generosity: wisdom

God’s boundless generosity is revealed in His willingness to bestow wisdom upon us. In James 1:5, we’re encouraged that if we lack wisdom, all we need to do is ask Him, and He graciously provides without any hesitation or criticism. This promise assures us that God’s wisdom is available for our journey, waiting to guide and enlighten us.

James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

3. God’s generosity: the Holy Spirit

God’s generosity is wonderfully showcased through the gift of the Holy Spirit. As Titus 3:6 highlights, this precious Spirit has been lavishly poured out upon us through the work of Jesus Christ, becoming a wellspring of divine guidance, comfort, and empowerment in our lives.

Titus 3:6 “This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior …”

4. God’s generosity: spiritual gifts

God’s generosity is vividly displayed through the variety of spiritual gifts He bestows upon His people. In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, we learn that although these gifts differ in nature, they all originate from the same Holy Spirit, affirming His abundant grace and the unique ways He equips and empowers each individual for the building up of the Church.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us.”

5. God’s generosity: for all of His creation

God’s generosity extends to every corner of His creation, as seen in Psalm 145:7 and 16. The abundant goodness He provides prompts creation itself to rejoice, while His open-handed provision satisfies the needs and desires of every living being, underscoring His unfailing care and love for all that He has made.

Psalm 145:7,16 “They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. … You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.”

God gives generously because He loves resolutely.

God’s generous giving flows from His unwavering love, as Psalm 36:5-8 beautifully expresses. His love stretches as high as the heavens, and His faithfulness knows no bounds, offering refuge and sustenance to those who seek shelter under His wings.

This imagery reveals a God who not only provides abundantly but also invites us to feast on the richness of His blessings, drawing from His river of delights that springs forth from a heart overflowing with love.

Psalm 36:5-8 “Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies … People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights.”

God’s Continuous Overflow

Our lives are a testament to the continuous overflow of God’s abundant blessings, reflecting His unending generosity and love.

It’s not just about viewing life as half full or half empty; it’s about recognizing His constant generosity and grace that fills our cups to overflowing, reminding us of the richness that comes from our Heavenly Father’s boundless care for us.

As always, thank you for being part of your First Orlando family!

Mike Woods

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