2 Corinthians 9:12; By Many Thanksgiving to God

2 Corinthians 9:12 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

The giving to the saints in Jerusalem provided a much needful boost to the gospel work. The ogranising work, the coordination, was a concerted effort that will supply the want of the saints in Jerusalem. It was there that the gospel came forth.

This was the promise of our Lord before His ascension that the power of God will descend upon His disciples gathered who gathered later at the Upper Room.

Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Acts 1:12-14 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the sonof Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brotherof James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

It was from Jerusalem that the gospel was sounded forth. Perseuction was fierest there in Jerusalem. With the gospel extending far and wide, it is heartening to see the rallying of the churches in support of their wearied and tried brethren.

No wonder there were many thanksgiving to God. May His Name be praised where Christian love abounded. Amen.