A lot of times we don’t run out of resources, we run out of faith.” – Josh Henson
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This week we begin our Generosity Series as we sit down with our VP of Generosity Josh Henson. Generosity is simple, it is giving a resource that we have to meet a need. Biblical generosity is all about stewardship. All the resources we can use to be generous, don’t come from us, God is the source and owner of all these resources. If we don’t understand this it’s hard for us to be generous. When we understand all we have is God’s we are free to use these resources to do the work of the Lord. It is ultimately a blessing to be a part of the work that God is doing.
“A lot of times we don’t run out of resources, we run out of faith.”
We often look at generosity as a switch to turn on or turn off but God says there is an unlimited amount. God says in every situation be generous. “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV). God wants you to unlock those resources he has given you. As you release your resources to the Lord, you can now focus on where the needs are. Culture says if you want it all go get it, but God says if you want it all you have to give it all.
Stay tuned for next week as we continue our Generosity Series with a Men of Iron advocate, and talk to them about why they give.
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- This week we begin our Generosity Series as we sit down with our VP of Generosity Josh Henson
- Generosity is simple, giving a resource that we have to meet a need
- Biblical generosity is all about stewardship
- All the resources we can use to be generous, don’t come from us, God is the source and owner of all these resources
- If we don’t understand this it’s hard for us to be generous
- When we can understand this we are free to use God’s resources to do the work of the Lord
- It’s hard to be generous if we think of everything we have as our own
- As we give the Lord provides more for us to give
- We get to be part of this process that is all God, it’s a blessing to us to be a part of that
- “Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” 2 Corinthians 9:10 (NIV)
- It’s about releasing, the money or resources, that we can’t control
- “A lot of times we don’t run out of resources, we run out of faith.”
- We often look at generosity as a switch to turn on or turn off but God says there is an unlimited amount
- God says in every situation be generous
- “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV)
- “I am the provider, I have all the resources, I just need you to have faith.”
- The resources we have are for doing the Lords’ work
- We should be giving to the poor, the orphans, the widows and those who are advancing the Gospel
- It all starts with giving those first fruits to the Lord
- God wants you to unlock those resources he has given you
- As you release your resources to the Lord now you can just focus on where the needs are
- The Lord did that through your obedience, not through anything you’ve done, but because he wants to bless us
- Culture says if you want it all go get it, but God says if you want it all you have to give it all
- We would love to be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/contact-us
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