What kind of people is God forming us to become?

In this message, we explored what it means to bear fruit for the good of our community by becoming a generous people. Beginning with the powerful story of George Müller, who trusted God to provide for thousands of orphans without ever asking for donations, we were reminded that God often provides through the open hands of His people.

Generosity doesn’t begin with pressure or guilt. It begins with recognizing how generous God has already been to us.

From creation to the cross, Scripture reveals a God who gives abundantly. He gives life, provision, covenant love, redemption, and ultimately His own Son. The cross is the ultimate declaration that God is open-handed. Our generosity is simply a response to His.

From Matthew 6, we saw four truths about a generous life:

Generosity is worship. What we treasure reveals what we love. When we offer our time, talent, and treasure to God and others, we are worshiping Him.

Generosity frees us from greed. We cannot serve both God and money. Giving retrains our hearts to trust God rather than cling to self-sufficiency.

Generosity brings joy. Jesus said it is more blessed to give than to receive. A generous life is a light-filled life.

Generosity advances God’s kingdom. When we place what we have in Jesus’ hands—no matter how small—He multiplies it for eternal impact.

This message invited us to reflect personally:

What does your calendar say you seek first?

How are you using your gifts?

Are you giving faithfully and sacrificially?

A church formed by Jesus becomes a gift to its community. And when we seek first His kingdom, we can trust that He will provide what we truly need.

Time. Talent. Treasure.

Where is God inviting you to open your hands?