2 Corinthians 11:5–11 (NLT):
5 But I don’t consider myself inferior in any way to these “super apostles” who teach such things. 6 I may be unskilled as a speaker, but I’m not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every possible way.
7 Was I wrong when I humbled myself and honored you by preaching God’s Good News to you without expecting anything in return? 8 I “robbed” other churches by accepting their contributions so I could serve you at no cost. 9 And when I was with you and didn’t have enough to live on, I did not become a financial burden to anyone. For the brothers who came from Macedonia brought me all that I needed. I have never been a burden to you, and I never will be. 10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, no one in all of Greece will ever stop me from boasting about this. 11 Why? Because I don’t love you? God knows that I do.
Jesus, we praise you for that we are beneficiaries of the sacrifice of thousands of people we have never heard of and will never meet on this side of heaven! We pray that we will live that same type of life. One that gives of ourselves with generosity for the purpose of sharing Christ. May our life speak volumes today of comparison and conviction to those who need to be more committed to the work of sharing the gospel. Amen