Today’s Thought “Seeing Outside the Box…” G. Ward

 

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

 

Remember late night television?  Most everyone was sound asleep and you sat there in a comfortable chair with your Dagwood sandwich and a cold glass of soda pop and very rudely and abrupt, the network aired the most compelling commercial; Feed the Hungry. No matter the appetite, it would cause the worse glutton absolute halt to stuffing his face. Those commercials highlighted third world scenarios of abject poverty. Individuals were hairless, emaciated and scantily clad (frayed garments only covering genitalia). Flies would swarm, then land on the individuals and because of their being terribly malnourished, they were depleted of enough energy to combat them. The facilitators of this ministry would beg the audience for minimal support monthly/annually.

With all the narcissistic garbage we’re exposed now, do you perceive they’re cursed? Perhaps the ministry you frequent perpetuates a pseudo notion of Holy God wants you rich? Moreover, some ministers have declared that they (the impoverished) exist that God can “enlarge our tents” enough to lend a hand to the less fortunate.

If they’re cursed with very little, then we’re cursed with so much; because we violate the message of being content in every circumstance (no matter rich or poor, cf. Php.4:11-13). Furthermore, if you’re not giving with the meager abundance you’re experiencing, metamorphosis making you a generous soul (because you’ve attained towards wealth) isn’t reality (cf. Mt.6:21).

“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully." 2 Corinthians 9:7

Happy Wednesday!