2 Corinthians 9:1 There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the Lord’s people.
Commentary says that verse 1 might be Paul being sarcastic, that if there had been no need to write these things, he would not have done so, but that since he *did* write these things, that shows that the Corinthians did need the reminder. It makes me chuckle to think of an apostle as sarcastic.
2 Corinthians 9:2a For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give;
But I understand the Corinthians just a smidge better when I see that they, too, struggle with being generous. It’s not that I don’t want to be generous, it’s that *I* don’t want to have to do without. This is a side of myself that I have struggled with for a long time, and I haven’t yet won the battle. Jesus, Help me.
2 Corinthians 9:2b …and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action.
Precious Savior, Thank You that in You, I have everything that I could ever need. Help me to grow in love and generosity towards others. Help me not to get stuck in a scarcity mindset, afraid that I may have to do without if I share with others. YOU supply all my needs. Always. Help me. Amen.
2 Corinthians 9:3 But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove hollow, but that you may be ready, as I said you would be.
Have a blessed day.