Why do you need to be blessed?
It is so that you can address every opportunity to do a good work and be a blessing to others.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Corinthians chapter 9:
6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
9 As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
Notice that righteousness is connected to generosity.
10 Now may He Who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness.
Yes, God is more than ready to overwhelm you with every form of grace (enablement), so that you will have more than enough of everything—every moment and in every way. HE will make you overflow with abundance in every good thing you do.
FATHER wants us to come into a lifestyle where we always have something to give into those situations that present themselves. HE will provide you with seed to sow as you embrace this lifestyle. HE will also initiate the multiplier effect.
GOD provides seed for sowing, that is generosity, and bread for eating, that is consuming. Both are Holy: generosity and eating. Buying “gifts” for my family is as Holy as being generous to those in need. Neither should be ignored at the expense of the other.
GOD ordained me to be a consumer of bread, a consumer of what HE provided for me. HE is a generous Giver to me as an example for me to be a generous giver to others.
How does FATHER respond when HE provides for us? HIS joy can’t be any less than my joy of seeing my family enjoy what I’m able to do for them. HIS generosity inspires me to be generous.
11 while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.
Every gift we give has multiple effects. The LORD receives honor through thanksgiving. HE receives honor through the souls that are saved, HE receives honor through people doing what they were born to do, and we have the joy of giving.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Philippians chapter 4:
16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities.
17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.
18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory (unlimited and Eternal) by Christ Jesus.
Both of these passages gave us promises that we delight in and enjoy unlimited provision guaranteed by THE LORD throughout our life. Both of them were connected to “missionary giving”.
Our missionary field is primarily in the schools we support. We go to them; they don’t come to us. Our mission field does not have to be in a faraway country. Paul, who was a missionary, was about 95 miles from Philippi when he wrote to them concerning their support.
In North America, 95% of the contributions stay within the churches where those funds are collected. In our case, 100% of the contributions go out to those in need. We see this commitment as the purest form of obedience to FATHER’S Divine Intent in the area of financial stewardship. What about Servias’ minor operating expenses? My wife and I cover those as needed and it is our privilege to do so. This eliminates any motive that would be considered “self-serving”.
The light that shines the farthest, shines the brightest at home.
Over the years I have found that when I give the tithe, my 90% is more effective because it is without a devourer. The 100% comes with a devourer. This is the way Kingdom finances work. Yes, it took a while for my mind to be transformed to walk according to Kingdom principles in the area of finances, but FATHER proved HIMSELF faithful as we fully aligned ourselves in this area. HIS faithfulness has placed us in a position to bless others out of generosity, not out of duty or pressure.