October 21st, 2023
Let's prayerfully read & reflect on Proverbs chapter 3.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND -
The book of Proverbs is the writing of a loving father (King Solomon) to his son. The King is passing faith to the next generation, and so the King of the Universe who is your Father speaks these words into your heart. The Holy Spirit has given us this book today for wisdom and insight in how to practically live out our faith. Each verse is like a sermon and provides wise counsel for the new year.
ZOOM INTO -
Vs. 9-10 - "Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest; then your barns will be completely filled, and your vats will overflow with new wine."
Solomon wisely instructs his son to give the first part of the produce to honor the Lord. Why would that be important?
Solomon gives an incredible promise to the one who is generous. Notice what happens to the 'barns' and 'vats' of one who honors the Lord with his/her possessions.
So it is today as we generously live, give, and love the world of the local church. God's kingdom is being expanded in Sarasota, our nation, and the world through the mission and ministry of His local church. Embrace the priority of giving 'first' to honor the Lord through regular offerings to the church.
PRAYERFUL GOAL OF A DISCIPLE -
Honor the Lord with sacrificial giving and serving.
“Lord Jesus, You said, ‘Come, follow Me.’ Please help me see others and all You have given me in the way You see it. Show me how to follow with Your kind, generous, and even sacrificial heart to serve the mission of Your church and others. May I honor You with my first and best, for I humbly pray in Your name, Amen”
A LITTLE BACKGROUND -
The book of Proverbs is the writing of a loving father (King Solomon) to his son. The King is passing faith to the next generation, and so the King of the Universe who is your Father speaks these words into your heart. The Holy Spirit has given us this book today for wisdom and insight in how to practically live out our faith. Each verse is like a sermon and provides wise counsel for the new year.
ZOOM INTO -
Vs. 9-10 - "Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest; then your barns will be completely filled, and your vats will overflow with new wine."
Solomon wisely instructs his son to give the first part of the produce to honor the Lord. Why would that be important?
Solomon gives an incredible promise to the one who is generous. Notice what happens to the 'barns' and 'vats' of one who honors the Lord with his/her possessions.
So it is today as we generously live, give, and love the world of the local church. God's kingdom is being expanded in Sarasota, our nation, and the world through the mission and ministry of His local church. Embrace the priority of giving 'first' to honor the Lord through regular offerings to the church.
PRAYERFUL GOAL OF A DISCIPLE -
Honor the Lord with sacrificial giving and serving.
“Lord Jesus, You said, ‘Come, follow Me.’ Please help me see others and all You have given me in the way You see it. Show me how to follow with Your kind, generous, and even sacrificial heart to serve the mission of Your church and others. May I honor You with my first and best, for I humbly pray in Your name, Amen”
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