Giving makes us partners in ministry and pays spiritual dividends

IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: Giving makes us partners in ministry and pays spiritual dividends

Philippians 4:14,17-18 KJV
Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. [17] Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. [18] But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

Paul said about this gift of money sent by the church at Philippi (Read verse 14). The word share is the same word often translated as "fellowship." The word denotes partnership. Each time we give to the Lord's work, we partner with other Christians to help advance the kingdom. That exciting thought puts joy in our hearts.

Paul made clear he was not looking for monetary gifts for his own benefit.
Giving blesses the one who gives more than the one who receives the gift. The phrase "credited to your account" implies that giving to the Lord is like investing in kingdom matters. Kingdom work pays spiritual dividends.

Giving from the right motives and for the right reasons becomes in God's sight, (Read v.18). This language from the Old Testament shows that our giving becomes an act of worship and devotion to God. Sacrifices to God fill our hearts with great joy (see Ps. 4:5, 7).

LET US PRAY
Today the lord deliver you from power and spirit of poverty in Jesus Name

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