🕊️ DOMINION DAILY DEVOTION ~ DAY 250 DATE: 7TH SEPTEMBER 2026 TOPIC: THE HEART OF GIVING_1 ANCHOR SCRIPTURE:2 CORINTHIANS 8:5 (NKJV) “And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.” Devotional message: When Apostle Paul commended the churches of Macedonia for their generosity, their giving was not measured by the abundance of what they possessed but by the condition of their hearts. The Bible tells us that they were experiencing a great trial of affliction and deep poverty, yet their joy was abundant and their generosity exceeded what might have been expected from their circumstances. Their circumstances did not determine their attitude. Their poverty did not steal their joy, and their lack did not prevent them from being generous. They gave willingly, sacrificially, lovingly, and sincerely. Their giving was not merely a response to what they had; it was a reflection of who they had become in Christ. This should challenge us as believers. Our attitude, joy, generosity, and willingness to participate in God's work should not be determined entirely by what we are going through. There will be seasons of abundance and seasons of little, but our hearts should remain anchored in God. However, Paul also brings balance to this teaching. He was not asking believers to give in such a way that they would be unnecessarily burdened while others were relieved. Giving should be according to what one has, not according to what one does not have (2 Corinthians 8:12–13). God is not looking for irresponsible giving; He desires willing hearts that give according to their ability and proportion. Our giving therefore reveals something deeper about us. It reveals our heart, our trust, our confidence, and even who we consider to be our master. Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Child of God, do not allow your circumstances to become the master of your heart. Give according to what God has entrusted to you, with a willing and sincere heart. But above all, give yourself to the Lord first. For when the heart belongs to God, everything else can be surrendered to His purpose. PRAYER Lord,Purify my heart and deliver me from selfishness, fear, and the love of possessions. Teach me to give willingly, sincerely, sacrificially, and according to what You have placed in my hands. Use everything I have for Your glory and the advancement of Your Kingdom. In Jesus' name, Amen. DAILY BIBLE READING 2 Corinthians 9:6–8,Matthew 6:19–24,Mark 12:41–44,Proverbs 3:9–10 Author : Alfred Wabuko Manyasi Contact : Email : Dominionvoicesminisrty@gmail.com Facebook : Alfred Wabuko Manyasi 🌐 Dominion Daily Devotion, 2026 © Dominion Voices Ministry