EPISODE 945 – FRUIT OF GENEROSITY 1 — INTRODUCTION

FRUIT OF GENEROSITY 1 — INTRODUCTION

“I mention this not because I’m requesting a gift, but so that the fruit of your generosity may bring you an abundant reward” 

Philippians 4:17 (TPT)

Some saints within the Church easily frown at every conversation which has to do with giving or generosity towards the spread of the gospel. These are untrained men.

Some don’t want any conversation about giving or the generosity of the saints because they feel they don’t have the resources to give. But that is a mere demonstration of immaturity or lack of understanding.

Others refuse to give because they assume their giving makes the Church leaders rich. These people don’t know the cost of the spread of the gospel.

Especially in today’s world, the resources needed to spread the gospel are more costly.

When a Church or a ministry desires to massively spread the gospel, they will need to massively commit their resources, because it will cost more. But what is more costly than the blood of Jesus? To reach every soul and to effectively disciple every saint, we must be willing to commit more resources.

Nothing about the spread of the gospel comes cheap; from the time needed, the cost of venue, setting up the meeting place according to the requirements of the government, dealing with harsh weather conditions, equipment, supporting the needs of the saints, paying bills and etc, will not come cheap.

The generosity of the saints or giving of the saints towards God’s Kingdom mission is an opportunity God gives to the saints to demonstrate their love towards His Kingdom.

Every saint in Christ must take advantage of such an opportunity to demonstrate their participation and love in God’s Kingdom.

The generosity of the saints is the joyful sharing of their treasures (valuable resources) for the advancement of the gospel.

The beautiful thing about God’s wisdom in this is that, as you give generously towards the Lord’s work, your love towards the success of His work is deepened.

“for where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes, your desires; that on which your life centers] will be also.” Matthew 6:21 (Amplified Bible)

This then means, generosity is not what God demands or wants from you. Generosity is what God wants for you.

God is not in need of money. He only wants faithful stewards. He wants men He can trust more and more with His Kingdom resources. Men who will not receive His grace in vain but will faithfully serve His purpose with His grace.

This is why, concerning the generosity of the saints, Paul the apostle doesn’t address God’s need but first points out the grace God wants to supply.

Your generosity is first for your benefit. And you must see it as a privilege whenever you have the opportunity to give.

When people think about generosity in the gospel, they first think of it as a means to “increase money” as though it’s another form of lottery.