Here we are on our third day regarding this critical subject. We have seen first, that God is in all aspects of the giving process. HE provides the seed for us to sow. Secondly, We looked a bit yesterday at the tragic life of one who squandered the seed he had been given! Now, today, what happens when we cooperate with God and give as HE instructs?
Well, again our text comes from 2 Corinthians 9:10.....
"Now may HE who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness."
Multiply the seed you have sown......MMMMMMMM, a nugget here. God not only provides the seed for us to sow but HE can also multiply it!!! Imagine, believing that HE will bless what we give in obedience, in Jesus name. Do you actually believe HE can multiply that which we give? Do you believe HE can bless today in such a measure that what we give HE multiplies? HE can give even greater harvest as the result?
Notice what HE did not highlight.... It is not the size of the gift! So often we think that only the rich give but quite the opposite is true. The rich often times are the stingiest givers. Unless they have been touched by the masters hand! In reality, He is looking at the heart behind the gift. A heart that willingly, obeys its Master and joins in the process of God's work. When it isn't about worldly gain, material possessions or personal pleasure we can yoke up with the Holy Spirit and see HIM work in ways we cannot normally see.
HE multiplies the seed for those who sow. Can I take the liberty here to reverse it? HE does not multiply the seed for those who do not sow. Ever wonder why you just can't seem to get ahead? Wonder why it seems as though others seem to prosper more than you or your family? It may be that your selfishness is being highlighted. You are living your life your way and spend your God given resources any way YOU please. You have lots of stuff and lots of problems, no peace! Well, this is a monster of you own making.
I once told one of God servants whose life had shifted from a 6 figure income to the brink of bankruptcy, you did it your way so how is it working for you? Are you ready to do it God's way? He was and today he is and God has worked mightily in and through his life. Today he is cooperating with God on a level that many are afraid to walk. I pray for a whole church full, of fully surrendered Children of God, willing, able and ready to give and go at any moment for God.
The biggest enemy is our flesh. Denying ourselves on a daily basis for HIS glory! So that we can join HIM in HIS work. Do we dare trust HIM in this area? Are we willing to give up stuff so others may come to know Christ? Again, it is a daily, moment by moment choice!
If you want to see God do great things in your world, we must be willing to expect great things from HIM! Without giving up control in this area to HIM we will never see all that HE can accomplish!
My precious brother and sister in Jesus, HE longs to work through you and touch this world. Join with HIM. Ask HIM what HE would have you give? Then do it! If you are soooo strapped you can't then, join with us on one of our FPU classes or Journey to financial freedom classes. Get free so you can join the work of God!
I love being where HE is at work. Won't you join us there!
Blessings
Bruce
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