One day a beggar by the roadside asked for alms from Alexander the Great as he passed by. The man was poor and wretched and had no claim on the ruler, no right even to ask for help. Yet, the emperor threw him several gold coins. One of the emperors attendants was astonished at the general’s generosity and commented, “Sir, copper coins would adequately meet that beggar’s need. Why give him gold?” Alexander responded in royal fashion, “Copper coins would suit the beggar’s need, but gold coins suit my giving.”
That’s the way it is with God as well. His generosity toward us is lavish, not because we deserve it but because that is His nature. He is a loving, generous Creator who showers us with blessings we don’t deserve.
This week, in our series on Lordship Living, I want to challenge your thinking regarding generosity. Are you a generous person? Do you practice generosity toward others? And here’s the most critical question: What does your pattern of generosity reveal about you?
This Sunday, we will learn about the God who lavishes blessings on those who least deserve them — people like you & me! I am with you on this journey. Together, we will discover how to be more like our Heavenly Father — who gives generously to all. See you on Sunday!

In HIS Service,
Pastor Ben