sacrifice
When we were at camp, we took up a special offering for a North Texas missionary who is working in Burma. Because of a lack of funds in the Speed the Light account, they actually have been paying out of their ministry funds to pay expenses while they were there that STL should have covered. That should never happen.
I knew we would give something that night, but I wasn't planning on giving what God asked of us. Truthfully, it wasn't the smartest financial move for us. We have hospital bills to pay, school loans, our cars have been jacked lately, and other stuff. Yet in the middle of all of this, I know what God spoke to my heart. And it was clear.
I'm such a pragmatic, financially smart guy. But I know this wasn't about my practicality, but it was about the Kingdom of God.
This post isn't about me and my sacrifice. It's about obeying God, even when it doesn't make sense. And it wasn't easy, but it was clear. I wish I could say He always makes sense, but I know he doesn't. I'm learning that a lot lately.
The amount wasn't even the sacrifice as much as hearing and obeying the voice of God when it seems to be so crazy. My sacrifice was/ is taking the trust off of me and placing it in God. It's the only way to live.
God will provide and take care of everything. He always has for us. He is faithful, especially when He speaks and we obey.
I knew we would give something that night, but I wasn't planning on giving what God asked of us. Truthfully, it wasn't the smartest financial move for us. We have hospital bills to pay, school loans, our cars have been jacked lately, and other stuff. Yet in the middle of all of this, I know what God spoke to my heart. And it was clear.
I'm such a pragmatic, financially smart guy. But I know this wasn't about my practicality, but it was about the Kingdom of God.
This post isn't about me and my sacrifice. It's about obeying God, even when it doesn't make sense. And it wasn't easy, but it was clear. I wish I could say He always makes sense, but I know he doesn't. I'm learning that a lot lately.
The amount wasn't even the sacrifice as much as hearing and obeying the voice of God when it seems to be so crazy. My sacrifice was/ is taking the trust off of me and placing it in God. It's the only way to live.
God will provide and take care of everything. He always has for us. He is faithful, especially when He speaks and we obey.
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posted by Seth Henderson at 9:23 AM
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