It is very common these days to hear about churches and Christians struggling with finances. Some churches have even closed their door. My heart goes out to those who have been adversely affected by challenging economic times. At the same time though this is the culmination of the great gospel age. Our number one priority in this hour must be to share this living gospel of The Kingdom in the power of the Spirit to the ends of the earth.
Through my experience with mission work over the last 15 years I know how lack of finances can hinder the sharing of the good news. It always thrilled me when our ministry received extra finances for special projects that we were doing. Because I knew the money was going straight into important ministry and not just to meet our basic living needs. Finances in the hands of accountable ministers with vision equals souls. So regardless of what it looks like in the economic world we must elevate our thinking and get into the purpose and heart of our Father for these last days. And I believe the end time harvest is a big part of that.
Years ago a church supported our ministry in a special way. They had a special Friday night prayer meeting and the people would fast in preparation for that service. The money that was not used for food went toward supporting our ministry. This really touched my heart and stayed in my mind. The way they were doing this was effective on different levels. Not only was it helping our work it was making the people more sensitive to the needs of this lost world through prayer and fasting, becoming closer to the heart of the Father. I believe this type of giving could revolutionize the Body Of Christ. This is something that people can enter into voluntarily with a willing heart no pressure needs to be applied.
Let us all have a heart to do more. If we are in leadership let us lead the people to a deeper commitment to Christ and His cause. I urge all believers to fast at least one meal a week and put what you did not spend on food into evangelism. During this special time of fasting pray for all those without Jesus Christ, that they would receive Him as their Lord. What great fulfillment and joy we experience when we cooperate with the plan of redemtion.
If there was ever an hour to do something for The Kingdom it is NOW!
In Christ,
Kris Robbie missionary to Europe
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