Renovation Week 5 - Stage 4: Invitation
Read
2 Corinthians 9:7-15
7 Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work. 9 As it is written:
He distributed freely;
he gave to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.[a]
10 Now the one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will also provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us. 12 For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone. 14 And as they pray on your behalf, they will have deep affection for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Prayer Prompts
As you seek God in prayer this week, meditate on his truth revealed in his Word and by his Spirit. Take time to write down your reflections and responses in a prayer journal.
How is God, through his Word, shaping your understanding of grace? Of generosity?
Seek God to reveal the overflow and fullness he has made and still makes available. Respond with a grateful heart in prayer.
In what ways is God INVITING you to give out of the overflow of his provision and blessing?
PRAYER STARTER: Heavenly Father, you bless with abundance. You are a constant source of life and hope. There is no beginning or end to you. There is no thing created apart from you. All of creation is under your authority. You expand my view of giving when I look at the way you pour out yourself. You are inviting me on a journey of grace and generosity with you. Find me faithful to...
Discussion
How did Christ INVITE you into his family? Share.
How did that INVITATION change your life? Share.
How did that INVITATION affect your generosity? Share.
Has God ever INVITED you to be a part of something big? How did you respond?
How is God INVITING you to be a part of this RENOVATION? Share.
Announcements
Continue to pray for one another and for future CG Leaders. God has been gracious to allow us to grow in our Community Groups.
Let’s continue to pray for each other and send prayer requests through our WhatsApp thread. If you are a CG Leader and are not on our WhatsApp thread please contact Meichelle at meichelle.vasquez@bt.church
Pastor Isuaro Medina
Isauro.medina@bt.church
Cell: (956) 984-9380
