Philippians 4:1-23
I comment on verse 18b in the second link below, but it is worth repeating the end of that comment: “Our small gifts – our time, treasure and talent – are seen by God and they accrue to our account with Him. Our tithes and offerings do not go unnoticed! Christians need to get out from under the burden of required giving and move to the glory that comes from cheerful giving (II Corinthians 9:7).”
Paul comments extensively in verses 10 to 19 on the Philippians’ support for his ministry, acknowledging substantial thanksgiving for what they do for him but also recognizing that they are also blessed by the Lord in their donations. I was thinking of our own church. St. Andrew’s has been enormously financially blessed during its 17+ years. And during that time we have consistently donated every month a tithe of our projected annual Pledged and Non-Pledged offerings. And as one of the larger congregations in ADOTS I know that our pledge to the Diocese is greatly appreciated. We are blessed and they are blessed. That’s how it is with our donations to the Lord’s work. He sees what we do and blesses us for it.
See also: August 2 / Philippians 4:1-9; August 3 / Philippians 4:10-23