Faith Giving Part II
Text: Acts 1:8; II Cor. 9
Today we are continuing Faith Promise Giving. Last week we defined Faith Promise and looked at the principles of giving and farming that are applicable to us as we give to the Lord. You reap what you sow, you reap more than you sow and you reap later than you sow. This is true in every aspect of our Christian walk.
Today, let us look first at the person of giving. World wide evangelism will not happen over night and it will not happen unless we are all on board. You have heard the phrase, “many hands make light work.” Then more of us that are willing to get involved, the more work will be done and with a lighter load. When a church gives to faith promise, the Lord multiplies His blessings upon that church and the gift itself of that church. The more we give the more multiplication will happen. But it is a group effort that starts with you and I. It is personal between you and the Lord. It is a choice that you personally have to make and then trust God to complete.
Secondly, let us look at the commitment of giving. It is a commitment because it is above our tithe and offerings. It will stretch you and I. Faith Promise is a continual reliance upon the Almighty. It keep the Lord active in our lives on a daily basis. Therefore, we must purpose in our hearts. Satan hates Faith Promise and will do whatever he can to distract and discourage you from giving and being a part of it. Stand strong and know that He is God. It also comes from the heart. It is not through guilt or even desire. It comes from a heart that wants to reach and impact this world with the gospel of Christ.
God loveth a cheerful giver. What does that mean? Christ Himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Giving goes against our nature and then pushes us right into His nature. When we give, we have to rely upon Him and His graces. When we give it shows our total reliance upon Him and our love for God. Faith Promise comes from a heart that loves the Lord unconditionally and then the Almighty turns around and blesses. What an absolutely amazing God.
Lastly, it takes faith to give. Faith that God will supply. Faith that God’s message will go forth. Faith that He will take this money and multiply it to reach this wicked world. It is totally up to God. If He wants you to give and certain amount and has made it clear to you then it is up to God to supply it. Remember, He owns the cattle on a thousand hills so nothing is out of His reach. Romans also teaches us that the just will live by faith. Again, when we rely upon Him, God will always come through and He will never leave us nor fail us. He cannot fail.
So, the challenge is to fight. We fight by using our weapon of prayer. We pray, pray some more, and then when we are almost exhausted we pray some more. Men, God has called us to lead, therefore, take up the mantle and be the leaders that God wants you to be. Lead yourself first. You cannot lead others until you lead yourself. Ladies, the men cannot do it without your support. It is the way that God has designed it and it works. Again, this is a team effort and we will be victorious together. Young people, there is always a job for you. You are never too young to give to missions. I have been giving to Faith Promise since I was 10 years old and I only started then because it was a new concept. Give early and get into the habit and watch God bless. You are just as much of a part of this church as anyone else. Let’s work together and see God win this evil, wicked world through us.