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Living for God's Kingdom: A Life of Servanthood, Fellowship, and Gratitude

Explore the inspiring journey of those who gave themselves to God and found joy in serving Him and others. Discover the power of fellowship, the grace of gratitude, and the indescribable gift of a life dedicated to God's kingdom.

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Living for God's Kingdom: A Life of Servanthood, Fellowship, and Gratitude

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  1. First “And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.” ~ 2 Cor. 8:5 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. ~ Matt. 6:33 …and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. ~ 2 Cor. 5:15

  2. Convinced – God was involved in their lives! “And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.” ~ 2 Cor. 8:5 8:1 – “grace of God bestowed” 8:5 – “by the will of God.” 8:15 – “He who gathered little had no lack” (Ex. 16:18) 9:7 – “God loves …” 9:8 – “And God is able …” Phil. 4:11-13,19 > “my God…” Gal. 2:20; Heb. 13:5,6 Js. 1:17; 5:16

  3. Happy to Serve the Lord! “And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.” ~ 2 Cor. 8:5 8:2 – “abundance of their joy” 8:3,4 – “freely willing, imploring us with much urgency” 8:7 – “abound in everything” 8:12 – “a willing mind” 8:17 – “his own accord” 9:2 – “I know your willingness” 9:7 – “not grudgingly … cheerful”

  4. Happy to Serve the Lord! “And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.” ~ 2 Cor. 8:5 Matt. 22:37 – “with all your …” Acts 24:25 – “a convenient time” Phil 1:12 – “turned out for the furtherance of the gospel” Phil 4:4-5 – “ Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Heb 12:2; 1 Peter 4:16

  5. Sought a Greater Fellowship “And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.” ~ 2 Cor. 8:5 8:4 – “fellowship of the ministering to the saints” (Ac. 2:42; Rom.15:26) 9:12-14 – “supplies the needs of the saints … proof of this ministry … liberal sharing” Eph. 3:6; Gal. 3:28; Lk. 14:26; Mk. 10:29,30; Gal. 6:1,2 Phil. 1:27 – “striving together”

  6. Grateful “And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.” ~ 2 Cor. 8:5 8:1 – “grace of God bestowed” 8:9 – “grace … for your sakes” 8:16 – “thanks be to God” 9:11 – “thanksgiving through us to God” 9:15 – “His indescribable gift” 1 Cor. 6:9-11 Hard when we are living “must” lives!

  7. Their lives were in “His hands”. • They served with joy. • They sought the binding fellowship of brotherhood. • They were grateful for a gift that they could never begin to repay. “And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.” ~ 2 Cor. 8:5

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