Welling Generous in their Poverty

Benjamin is always interested in our work in Uganda as he has such a heart to share the Gospel. Hugh told him the "Miracle of Kibale: God's Plan Baptist Church" story. He had given money in previous years for a bicycle and a goat for Uganda. He asked about costs of things there - Bibles, bikes, goats, etc. (We thought "comparing costs" between countries). On the last night at Holy Wings, we always have a Victory Celebration Party complete with a "feast", dancing, testimonies and fireworks.
As we closed the evening, Benjamin said the Translators had all talked and they wanted to buy Bibles for the Discipleship participants in Kibale. (There were only 2 Bibles in the whole group at Kibale, UG). His dad, Prabhudas, stood and said he'd like to buy 2 bikes for Pastors. His mom, Ruth, stood up and said she wanted to buy some Bibles, too. (She later gave me all the money from the Church's ladies prayer group which will go for special ministry to Uganda Pastors' wives in June). As we tearfully accepted their GENEROUS giving, out of their poverty, I thought, "They are truly rich, and I am so poor".

2 Corinthians 8:2 "And we want you to know about the grace that God has given the (Indian) churches. In the midst of a severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave . . . even beyond their ability. . . They pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord's people (having given themselves first to the Lord)."

Do you give out of your abundance or your poverty? Have I COMPLETELY given myself to the Lord first?