This month, our character focus is Generosity. The operational definition of generosity is “realizing that all I have belongs to God and using it for His purposes.”

Generosity is an overflow of the love that God has bestowed on you. Jesus loved you first and demonstrated His love by giving. He offered Himself to meet the greatest need that you have: salvation from sin and death. Just like Jesus, a generous person gives freely and expects nothing in return.

Not only does God have a special plan for your life, but He also has distinct purposes for the possessions He has given to you. Your belongings, talents, abilities, and time have all been created and given to you by God. He has chosen you to be His steward, one who attentively cares for and wisely uses the gifts entrusted to you.

As a steward, you are accountable to develop your talents, invest your time, and utilize your possessions to fulfill God’s purposes. God desires to actively involve you in His plan to meet others’ needs, spread His message of redemption, and edify the Body of Christ.