5-Day Devo (Based on 11.9.25 Sermon)

Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the November 9, 2025 Sermon.

Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Devotional: The farmer who plants sparingly reaps sparingly. This agricultural truth reveals a spiritual principle: generosity unlocks blessing. But notice the foundation—God's abundant grace makes our generosity possible. Before you can give freely, you must first receive deeply. Take inventory today of God's grace in your life: His presence, His promises, His provision, His Spirit within you. When these truths saturate your heart, something shifts. The grip of scarcity loosens. Self-preservation fades. You begin to see your resources not as possessions to hoard but as seeds to sow. God doesn't bless you merely for comfort; He blesses you to make you a conduit of His goodness. Today, ask yourself: Am I functioning as a reservoir or a river?

Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:7; Deuteronomy 15:10

Devotional: God loves a cheerful giver—not a reluctant one, not a guilt-driven one, but one who gives with delight. Your generosity should never be wrenched from greedy hands by obligation. Instead, it flows from a heart overflowing with gratitude for all God has done. The Hebrew word for "cheerful" suggests hilarity, exuberance, eager joy. When did you last give with that kind of enthusiasm? Generosity isn't about the amount; it's about the heart posture. Mother Teresa said it perfectly: "It's not how much you give, but how much love you put into giving." This week, practice giving something—time, encouragement, resources—with intentional joy. Notice how it changes not just the recipient's day, but your own heart. Remember: it's a "get to," not a "have to."

Reading: Malachi 3:10-12; Haggai 1:5-11

Devotional: "Test me in this," God invites through Malachi—a rare divine challenge to put His promises to the proof. When you practice generosity, you create space for God to demonstrate His faithfulness. But understand this: God's blessing rarely looks like a surprise check in the mail. His rewards include protection from loss, contentment amid uncertainty, peace that transcends circumstances, and joy that money cannot buy. When you give generously, you're not manipulating God for material gain; you're positioning yourself in the flow of His abundant provision. Stinginess restricts God's blessing like throttled internet speeds. Generosity opens the floodgates. This week, identify one area where fear of scarcity has made you stingy. Prayerfully take one step of faith in that area and watch how God responds.

Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:12-15; Acts 20:35

Devotional: Your generosity creates a ripple effect that glorifies God in three powerful ways. First, needs get met—tangible, life-changing help reaches those who are struggling. Second, God receives worship and praise because your actions demonstrate His character to a watching world. Third, recipients thank God for you, creating a network of intercession and gratitude. This is kingdom mathematics: when you give, everyone wins. The person helped is blessed, God is glorified, and you position yourself for greater reward and deeper joy. Billy Graham said we are "channels made for sharing," not cisterns for hoarding. Your generosity proves that your faith is genuine, that you don't just say you love God—you show it. Today, consider: who might God be calling you to bless this week?

Reading: Luke 6:38; Proverbs 11:24-25

Devotional: God's economy operates on a beautiful, self-perpetuating cycle: recognizing rich grace stimulates rich generosity, which leads to rich reward, which deepens gratitude, which fuels even greater generosity. This isn't a one-time transaction but a lifestyle of abundance. You cannot out-give God. When you give with faith and joy, you don't end up with less—you open yourself to experience more of God's goodness in unexpected ways. The principle is simple: few seeds yield a meager crop; plenty of seeds yield an abundant harvest. Over the coming weeks, pray this prayer: "Lord, make me willing to be willing to become a more generous person." Then watch for opportunities. When God prompts you, remember today's truth and give confidently. Rich generosity leads to rich reward—for God's glory, for others' blessing, and for your own spiritual growth. It's a win-win-win.

This 5-Day Devotional was generated with the help of AI, and is based off of Pastor Brian's November 9, 2025 Sermon: Called to be Richly Generous Part 2.