Multiplying God

Whisper of God
Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.
2 Corinthians 9:13 NIV

Observation
Paul is encouraging the church at Corinth to follow through with the commitment they made to help those in Jerusalem in need. He reminds them of their promise to give and their eagerness to do so. He also tells them of his boasting about their generosity which in turn moved others to give.
In the year that has gone by, Paul reminds them that they will reap a harvest in proportion to what is sown. In other words the greater their gift the greater the harvest they will receive. 
God's multiplication is not limited to only finances. The obedience of their giving will also overflow with praise and thanksgiving from everyone else. The gift they give will see an immediate harvest in the lives of others within the church at Corinth, in their community and beyond.

Real Life Application
I am thankful for God's provision and how He enables me to give (with the thankful support of Susie-an immediate harvest). Together we can give even more as we trust God to bring an even great harvest through our obedience. 

Day's Prayer
Lord, You are a multiplying God! You don't want to just add to our account - You want it to multiply. Help me to see the ways you grow an abundant harvest beyond my imagination. Lord, give me eyes to see obedience praise and thanksgiving in the lives of others as a direct result of my giving. All I have is yours, and with your help I will give cheerfully knowing the harvest is multiplied!