Giving

God does not need our money.

Esther 9:21-22--give as part of our celebrations. Live to give--make it your lifestyle.

Philippians 1:2-6--from the first day, they were immediately desiring to help Paul preach the gospel to others. Giving is for us. We cannot out give God. Givers help God bring others into the kingdom.

One way to push through with spiritual warfare is by giving. Don't get entrenched in your problems, but seek ways to help others. Don't reach in but out, and you will be blessed. Takers are miserable people. If all we do is breathe in, we will pass out. Breathe out with giving.

1Kings 17:1-ff Elijah's brook dried up. Then he was sent to widow of Zarepeth. She said all she had was enough to make one meal for self and son. Fear not, but first make me a little cake, and then make some for self and son. God provided. God didn't need the widow. She needed God's miracle. She allowed for the anointing of God in her life and saved the life of her son.

Follow God's principle. Lend to many nations, but do not borrow. Don't be stingy nor a taker. Christians need to stay connected to each other and do for one another.

Romans 12:21

Acts 10:1-ff Cornelius prayed and gave to the people, and stood before God's mind. When you are praying and giving, He will use people to come to you. Also, don't expect others to be responsible for your joy. You can give your way out of trouble and debt. We all have seed, planting, and harvest.

If you give with the right attitude, you give to bless God, others, and to expect God to give His favor on your life. God wants to be good to His people.

Mark 12:41-44-?? Jesus sat and watched how people gave into the offering. Widow's mite.--gave all she had out of her need. Not size of gift but size of sacrifice. David-- I will not give God that which cost me nothing. We will receive back joy unspeakable.

Is God waiting for us? Tithing is the Law, grace enables us to do more.

once we let down our walls, we can open ourselves to blessing.