Support

Note: this Scripture reading deals with giving/offerings, and mission support as it relates to the saints in Jerusalem, but is also a modern day lesson for us.  V. 2 – Notice joy and generosity go together.  Yes?  Do you find that to be so?  V. 5 – First, and of most importance, give yourselves to the Lord, for that is the secret of becoming a generous follower of the Lord.  Amen!  V. 7 – Excel in the gracious act of giving – is that so of ME?  V. 9 – Read this verse slowly…and read it several times.  Recall the hymn, “Why Should He Love Me So?”  V. 13 – Finish what you started.  Good advice as it relates to so many things in our lives.  The world needs good starters and good finishers!

 

Donald E. Pardun