RHAPSODY OF REALITIES TEEVO, MAY 2024, SATURDAY 11

WHY WE GIVE

(God Gave His Very Best, Will You?)

TO THE BIBLE: John 3:16 

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

LET’S TALK

At the end of her Sunday message, a pastor prompted the congregation to give their offerings, either online or in the collection bag. Sitting together, two friends had contrasting reactions to her words. One exclaimed, “I’m excited to give my offering today!” while the other pondered, “Do I have to give an offering every time?” Which friend reacted appropriately? Clearly, the first one.

“Why should we give?” you might wonder. We give for soul-winning and for the establishment of God’s righteousness in the earth and in the hearts of men.  In 2 Corinthians 9:7-10, the Spirit, through the Apostle Paul, emphasised how giving is directly connected to righteousness. 

A true giver is concerned about the spread of the Gospel to all people and the reign of God’s righteousness on earth. Therefore, do all you can, and more, to support and promote the spread of the Gospel around the world. 

Also, learn to be extravagant about your giving. God showed us the perfect example: He gave His very best—His Son Jesus Christ—for the salvation of mankind, showing that the true value of a human soul is Jesus. The whole world is nothing compared to the value of a human soul. No wonder the Lord Jesus said, “…What does it benefit a person to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? For what could a person give in exchange for his soul?” (Mark 8:36-37 NASB).

Knowing this, therefore, commit yourself and your resources to soul-winning. Let the spread of the Gospel around the world become your heartbeat. Be radical in your commitment to Christ and His cause, and live for Him wholly and truly. Hallelujah!

Go Deeper

Luke 6:38; Proverbs 3:9-10; 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 AMPC

Speak

I declare that I shall always be a cheerful, joyous, “prompt to do it” giver whose heart is in his giving. And I commit to giving increasingly into the spread of the Gospel around the world that men might be saved to the glory of God in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR

John 5:31-47, 1 Kings 7-8

TWO YEAR

Mark 9:30-37, Numbers 14

Act

Study and meditate on John 3:16 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 AMPC. Emulate the Father’s love in giving His very best—the Lord Jesus—in your financial giving today.

My Notes

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