190: Giving - Jim Logan

The devotional centers on the biblical principle that God values the heart attitude behind giving more than the amount given, drawing from Exodus 25 and 2 Corinthians to emphasize that true generosity flows from the Holy Spirit’s leading, not human pressure or obligation. It highlights how believers are called to prayerfully decide in their hearts how much to give, motivated by joy and not necessity, reflecting a cheerful and voluntary spirit. The speaker shares a personal experience of removing the offering plate in a small church, trusting God to provide through a freewill box, which resulted in increased giving and unexpected blessings, including a miraculous financial provision for a missionary in need. This outcome illustrates God’s faithfulness in meeting needs when generosity is rooted in spiritual discernment and surrendered trust. The message affirms that God’s grace enables believers to abound in every good work, and that stewardship should be a matter of the heart, not a transactional obligation. Ultimately, the message calls the audience to seek the Spirit’s guidance in giving, trusting that God honors faithful, joyful, and voluntary.