58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
I was talking with my sister Angela from New Jersey last week and she shared a testimony with me. She was telling she was gaining a greater understanding of living with Christ. A young man who cuts her grass did not have the proper tools and lawn mower. Having these things would probably increase his business. She spotted a very good mower on sale for a $100.00 so she got it for him. After giving it to him, he began to call her and ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
My sister was so proud to see her seeding in this young man grow. Perhaps she set him on the path to building what can become a multi-million dollar business. Nonetheless, she met a physical need and the young man is better off for it. But as a Pastor I also wanted her not to miss the ministry with this young man. He is now tuned in and receptive to her because of her kindness and seeding into him. I suggested that she buy him a bible and invite him to church and bible study with her. Whereas the physical need has been met and he is well on his way of building a career for himself. She must not miss this opportunity to save his life.
She was so excited to hear that! We began to praise God together and I know she put that into action. My point is that often times we as witnesses to Christ forget that people have a physical (natural) need as well as a spiritual need. Often times we miss one or the other. The key is to be tuned into both and meet both. I believe that this young man will grow in Christ because someone took the time to invest in him. How often do we preach to people to pray and go to church but never address their natural needs? How can a homeless person who is hungry and cold ever listen to your testimony about fasting and praying when they have not eaten in days. It will fall in deaf ears.
This is why giving offerings to the church is so important. Your offerings helps those who are in need so that their physical needs can be met and therefore they will be receptive to receiving God’s word. On a more personal note, just look around you this week and find a ministry, organization, family or person that you can seed into and see what God will do for you! To my sister Angela, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. Have a blessed week! In Jesus’ name! AMEN.
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