It Starts With You
The fear of scarcity leads us straight to sin.
It is absolutely anti-Christian.
We have a love affair with "more" -- and we will never have enough. Consumerism is not simply a marketing strategy. It has become a demonic spiritual force among us, and the theological question facing us is whether the gospel has the power to help us withstand it. - Walter Brueggemann
At The Journey Church, we must foster generous hearts.
IT Starts With You
Question: When was the last time you were generous? Did you give to a cause, or a person? What was that like?
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me; I was in prison and you visited me.’
Matthew 25:35-36
“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40
You have no idea how God may use your generosity to change someone’s life
God can and will use you to make a difference in the
Question: Do you look for opportunities to be generous? If you have, what was your experience? Did you see God show up in some way?
A heart of Generosity
Plan to be generous
Make it sacred
Remember it is a choice to follow Jesus
37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and take you in, or without clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick, or in prison, and visit you?’ Matthew 25:37-39
40 “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40
If you want momentary happiness, serve yourself.
If you want lasting fulfillment, serve someone else.
And it starts with you.
Reflection
Make a choice to follow the King, Jesus.
What plan can I set in motion to schedule my generosity