PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST

FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO STUDY THE  WORD OF GOD REMAIN BLESSED. 

DATE: FRIDAY APRIL 30

TOPIC: PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST

TEXT: LUKE 19: 12-27

KEY VERSE: “Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD” 2 Chronicles 31:4.

Believers are encouraged on the giving of tithes and material support for the work of the Lord for the following reasons: 

{i} It is Jesus who has raised true churches and ministries to labour for Him in the work of the gospel. 

{Ii} It is Jesus who has called true ministers and given them ministries to operate for His name: for the salvation of sinners and the edification of the saints. 

{iii} It is the one Spirit of Christ that has anointed these ministers with power and given them spiritual gifts for effective service in the body of Christ.        

{iv} Aim at the overall success of the Church of Christ in the great commission. 

(V} You and your resources belong to the Lord and not to a man of God or a church, whatever role that man of God or church plays in your life. 

{Vi} Jesus is the sole provider for all true ministries and ministers. 

{vii} See that you are but a custodian of His money and material resources. 

{Viii} See that only Him reserves the right to direct His resources in your hand to where He desires for His work and the glory of His name. 

{ix} Ensure that you seek His consent at all times on where to pay your tithes and give material support; do not seek to impress or satisfy a man but God.

{X} Know that it is not the will of God that your resources be used to support ungodly works and workers or be wasted. Be a steward of your resources 

{xi} See that the tithe you pay to your church is done by the will and guidance of God and not by traditional bondage upon you. The belief that tithes must be paid to your immediate church is a tradition of men and not the word of God. 

{xii} Prayerfully, wisely and firmly avoid unscriptural traditions on tithing and the schemes like; tithe card, tithe register, etc. 

If you aim at the overall success of the church in the great commission, you will innovatively support the work of God, and others will learn from you.

Thought for the day: God loves a cheerful giver

Song for the day: Give and it shall be given unto you

Bible Reading for the day: 2 Samuel 23-24; 

Luke 22:31-53. #Horemow