Giving is a Blessing

"You are not a God created by human hands. You are not a God dependent on any mortal man. You are not a God in need of anything we can give. By Your plan, that's just thew way it is."

"You are God alone! From before time began, You were on Your throne; You were God alone. And right now, int he good times and bad, You are on Your throne; You are God alone!"

No matter what you are facing, remember Who is on the throne. God is in control! "So that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides Me. I am the Lord, and there is no other." (Isaiah 45:6, NIV) "For dominion belongs to the Lord and He rules over the nations." (Psalm 22:28, NIV) "Our God is an awesome God! He reigns from heaven above, with wisdom, power, and love. Our God is an awesome God!" (Song: Awesome God)

This evening's main passage is 2 Corinthians 9:10-11, which says: "Now He Who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God." (NIV) Paul's words of wisdom, given to him by God, remind us that God is the supplier of our every need.

Maxwell notes, "You can't harvest what you haven't planted." God gives you the seed. However, you cannot reap a harvest if you do not go out and sow the seed. Leave the growing to God. "So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow." (1 Corinthians 3:7, NIV) Please note that God is not saying that you are worthless. I believe that He is saying not to worry about whether or not what you plant will produce fruit. Follow through on your end, and leave the rest to God.

We must sow seed in our followers if we want them to produce a harvest. Invest in your followers. Show them that you are putting in valuable time and effort.

Maxwell poses this question: "In what ways do you give your life?" Use the talents God has given you to bring Him glory. Use your gifts for the same. Help others and lead them to God.

God bless you!