November 28, 2025 

2 Corinthians 9:11–12 reminds us that generosity is both a gift and a response: “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion... your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” Paul teaches that giving isn’t about losing something—it’s about participating in the flow of God’s grace. When we give, we reflect the heart of the One who gives endlessly to us. Our gifts—whether time, resources, or kindness—become part of God’s larger story of provision. They meet needs, lift spirits, and spark gratitude that turns hearts back toward Him. In that way, generosity multiplies joy and faith, becoming the overflow of giving—where God’s blessings pour through us and circle back in praise to His name.

Devotional: By the time Thanksgiving week draws toward its close, the table is quieter, the leftovers are fewer, and our hearts are full. But Paul reminds us that gratitude was never meant to stay at the table—it’s meant to flow outward. God enriches us not simply so we can enjoy His blessings, but so we can become a blessing. Gratitude and generosity are two sides of the same coin.

When Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was encouraging them to give to believers in need. Their generosity would do more than meet physical needs—it would cause others to thank God. In other words, generosity multiplies gratitude. What begins in one thankful heart can ripple outward to stir thanksgiving in many others.

That’s the miracle of giving in God’s kingdom. Every act of kindness, every shared meal, every offering of time or prayer becomes part of a divine chain reaction of grace. We give because God gave first. We love because He loved us first. And when we do, the world gets a glimpse of His heart.

We often think of giving as a duty, but Paul saw it as worship. He said that generosity “results in thanksgiving to God.” That means every time you serve, share, or bless someone, your kindness becomes a song of praise that echoes far beyond the moment. It’s not about the size of the gift—it’s about the Spirit behind it.

This week, as the plates are cleared and the decorations come down, consider how God might want to use your gratitude to bless others. Maybe it’s a visit to someone who’s lonely. Maybe it’s sharing a meal, offering forgiveness, or simply speaking encouragement to someone who needs hope. These small acts become holy when they’re rooted in love.

God’s blessings were never meant to stop with us. They were meant to move through us—to fill our hands so we can open them again. When we live generously, thanksgiving doesn’t end; it expands.

Action: Ask God to show you one person you can bless today out of gratitude for His goodness—and then do it.

Prayer: Lord, You have filled my life with grace upon grace. Help me to pour out that same grace through generosity, kindness, and love. Let every gift I give draw others closer to You in thanksgiving. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Thought for the Day: Gratitude finds its fullest expression when it gives something away.