Last week I was prompted to send out a donation notice about God's new church he has blessed me to start. Many of you may have received a forwarded message about an app I use for online payments. There are no real big expenses for the church presently but obediently I did as God requested and sent out the notice. I was feeling a bit apprehensive because we all know the "stigma" of the begging preacher. The Holy Spirit instructed me that it wasn't about my need or the church's immediate need but more about giving others an opportunity to sow and how small investments for them in rich soil can produce mightily for all concerned.
Well nevertheless I sent out the notice and a few people responded right away. One person even remarked that they only had a few dollars but would give again later. After thanking them My response was that their obedience to God's call magnified that donation and for them to not be concerned at all about the amount. If it was only a dime I would be grateful and God would use it to his glory.
Do not think for a moment that your contribution is too small or insignificant to matter. If you only have a small amount of money to give toward a large goal or if you only have a limited amount of time to spare to assist on a project; it does help. God looks at the heart of your contribution and not the quantity. It is the quality of your service and desire to give and participate that endears God’s heart. When we give our best, even in small increments, God will take what we have and multiply its effect so that our little becomes much. In today's scripture we read of the influence that a small helm or rudder has in steering a large and formidable ship. The ship is gigantic in comparison to the small pliable piece that is used to maneuver it through the water under the control of high and often violent winds. The stronger the push of the gale, the more obvious it is that the rudder is needed and important.
Well nevertheless I sent out the notice and a few people responded right away. One person even remarked that they only had a few dollars but would give again later. After thanking them My response was that their obedience to God's call magnified that donation and for them to not be concerned at all about the amount. If it was only a dime I would be grateful and God would use it to his glory.
Do not think for a moment that your contribution is too small or insignificant to matter. If you only have a small amount of money to give toward a large goal or if you only have a limited amount of time to spare to assist on a project; it does help. God looks at the heart of your contribution and not the quantity. It is the quality of your service and desire to give and participate that endears God’s heart. When we give our best, even in small increments, God will take what we have and multiply its effect so that our little becomes much. In today's scripture we read of the influence that a small helm or rudder has in steering a large and formidable ship. The ship is gigantic in comparison to the small pliable piece that is used to maneuver it through the water under the control of high and often violent winds. The stronger the push of the gale, the more obvious it is that the rudder is needed and important.
The ship might represent some grand or
great aspect of your life that requires the dynamics of strong influence in
order to move from where it is now to the place of its best use; but the very
forces that provide this push, could also be the same forces which could tear
it apart or send it off course. Here is where your small rudder of ‘faith’
comes into play. God’s promises
concerning your mission are secure and he has provided the means (the ship) and
the power (the winds) but direction is needed.
That focus or direction comes from your faith. We only need as much faith as compared to
that of a small mustard seed and we can see its influence making a great
impact. Don’t cower from asserting your
faith in tackling large issues, problems or projects. Know that God has provided all that you need
and all you must do is take hold of your faith and steer.
Every day is
a good day; it is up to us to make it a power-packed GREAT day! Be blessed! Rev. Dr.
JoAnn
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