The God Who Sees Me (El Roi)
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
“Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, “You are God Who Sees”; for she said, “Have I not even here [in the wilderness] remained alive after seeing Him [who sees me with understanding and compassion]?” 14 Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi (Well of the Living One Who Sees Me); it is between Kadesh and Bered.”
We are encouraged to give joyfully and abundantly. Giving shows our trust in God. Galatians 1:8-9 “Let God's curses fall on anyone, including myself, who preaches any other way to be saved than the one we told you about; yes, if an angel comes from heaven and preaches any other message, let him be forever cursed. I will say it again: if anyone preaches any other gospel than the one you welcomed, let God's curse fall upon him.”
When Paul explained that the gospel is the good news of the grace of Christ, he repeated himself on this point for clarity and emphasis. If he is the standard by which the preaching of grace is to be measured and judged then we must examine what he taught on finances, prosperity and giving. 2 Corinthians 9:6 AMP “[Remember] this: he who sows sparingly and grudgingly will also reap sparingly and grudgingly, and he who sows generously [that blessings may come to someone] will also reap generously and with blessings.”
The Greek translation of sparingly is “Stingy.” Paul taught proportional giving. What we give should be in proportion of what God gave us. No matter what season we are in financially we are all able to give generously.
From the March 2018 issue, themed The Holy Spirit is in Me.
