2 Corinthians 8:12; A Willing Mind

2 Corinthians 8:12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

It seemed the delay for the Corinthian church’s collection towards the aid of the saints in Jerusalem was the desire that more could be sent. The Apostle Paul reminded them that the test is not in the amount sent but their willingness to fulfil their spiritual stewardship. As such, he urged them to make haste to send their portion of help.

Barnes rightly observed, “If there is a readiness, a disposition to give; if the heart is in it, then the offering will be acceptable to God, whether you be able to give much or little… a willing mind, a heart disposed to yield obedience. … that our service should be voluntary and sincere, and that we should make an unreserved consecration of what we have.”

Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Amen.