The Treasure Principle Devotions
      "For Such A Time As This"
          Read pages 79 - 96
Reflection

List what things you want to excel at doing someday.

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Meditation

Read II Corinthians 8:1-9 (NIV)

What does vs. 2 tell us about the living conditions in which the people of the Macedonian churches were living?
What was their response?
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In vs. 7, what does Paul mean when he says, "see that you also excel in this grace of giving?"
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How does vs.3 help portray excelling in the grace of giving?
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Application

Over the last 5 weeks, list the ways in which your view of giving has changed?
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Is your view of giving one that would have 10% be the ultimate goal, or a great place to start?
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Write out a prayer asking God to continue to help you grow in faith, knowledge, love, and in the grace of giving.
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