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Open-Handed Generosity

Jan 11, 2026    Pastor Wynne Lankford

As believers in Jesus we must recognize that God has entrusted each of us with time, talents, treasure and opportunities to serve others for His glory. In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30), Jesus teaches that we are stewards, not owners, of what God has placed in our hands. Likewise, Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works prepared in advance for us to do. Generosity extends beyond finances—it is also practical and relational, expressed through acts of service, encouragement, and compassion. Every believer has something valuable to contribute, just as the early church shared their resources, time, and love freely. Ultimately, the goal is to inspire an open-handed way of living, where we joyfully use what God has given us to bless others and advance His kingdom.