Now
concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of
Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to
put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I
come. When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to
carry your gift to Jerusalem; and if it is fitting for me to go also, they will
go with me.
(1 Corinthians 16:1-4, NASB)
Just think if those of us who profess faith in Christ would automatically “put
aside and save” a portion of our income and gave it to furthering the gospel?
Supporting missionaries. Providing for the needs of pastors and other ministry
workers.
I’ve read statistics that if all believers gave just a tiny percentage of their
income—significantly less than ten percent—worldwide hunger could be alleviated
and every person could have clean, healthy drinking water.
And yet, missionaries often struggle to raise support. Ministers have to get
second—or third—jobs in order to pay their bills.
Children starve. People die of dehydration.
Are you giving back to God from what He’s given you? Are you doing your part to
help support those who have been called to serve Him?
Why not “put aside and save” a portion of God’s blessings to help build His
kingdom.
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