The Unspeakable Gift

Written By Betty Predmore

2 CORINTHIANS 9: 1-15

(September 7)

Sometimes we need a little reminder of what we said we would do. Our intentions are good. Maybe we are really fired up about something when we make a commitment, but then time passes, and life gets in the way. Before we know it, we have let time move along without fulfilling our promise.

Other times, we are still intent on the follow-through, we are just waiting for the appropriate time.

As Paul addresses the Corinthians in Chapter 9, he is reminding them of their intentions to give generously to the believers in Jerusalem. It has been a year since they pledged to do so, and now Paul is sending Titus and a few others to collect on that promise.

He addresses them in a way that doesn't accuse them of forgetting or regressing on their offer. He states it in such a way that he has full confidence that they will follow through with what they were so eager to do a year ago.

For I know you are eager to help, and I have been boasting to the churches in Macedonia that you in Greece were ready to send an offering a year ago. (Verse 2)

Paul had done a lot of boasting about their generous intentions. How foolish he would look if they did not follow through. As he stated, it would be an embarrassment.

Sending Titus and the others ahead was an effort to collect the donation in advance, so that he would know for sure that it was still being given. He is urging them to give what they said they would give. But he is also reminding them of the importance of giving with a cheerful heart.

He reminds them that those who give much, will be blessed with much. God is always there to meet their needs and give to them even more abundantly when they share with others.

When he speaks in verse 19 about the "unspeakable gift" he could be referring to the grace given to them, which made them able and willing to help the poor.

Others believe that he is referring to Jesus being God's gift to us all, a gift so great that it defies anyone's ability to express it with words.

In other words, the "unspeakable gift" is an "indescribable gift."

Aren't you grateful for that unspeakable, indescribable gift of Jesus? Where would we be without the love and sacrifice shown on our behalf?

Without it there would be no grace, no love, no joy, no hope. And that, my friends, is simply UNSPEAKABLE!

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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