1 Corinthians 16

V. 1-3, Offering for the church, (opportunity to sow into eternity)

Have you ever had an opportunity to do or give to something and you were truly happy to be a part of it? You didn’t have to hesitate to write a check or pull money out of your wallet because you knew that was it was going to be a worthy cause and you heart was compelled to donate. You didn’t have second thought about it and never a regret about your generosity. Now a days I think these opportunities are few and far between because everyone has become so skeptical about where their money is going and if the money is going towards what it is supposed to. So many have abused and misused the charity of others that it is hard to not question the validity of the need. Paul begins to close his 1st epistle to the church of Corinth asking that every Sunday an offering be taken up for those struggling in Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 9:7 says that God loves a cheerful giver, and this is the mentality we should always have when giving to God’s kingdom. Our society has made us skeptical but Shawnna and I have adopted the mentality that God will judge us on the intentions of our heart and if those receiving misuse the funds they will be judged accordingly by God as well. We can’t control what happens to the money when it leaves our hand, but we can control our mindset and mentality towards us giving it. We are faith in our tithes and offering to God’s kingdom not because we are commanded to be but because we want to. We understand that ministry requires funding and we are thankful that a portion of our finances can be used to expand the kingdom of God. We pray and ask God to bless our family financially not because we want a bigger home or a newer car but so we can give even more unto his kingdom. With a clean conscience and happy heart, we always give freely to God’s kingdom in our household and hopefully your household does the same.