Sowing for an Eternal Harvest

Generous giving results in abundant spiritual harvest.

God promises a proportionate return. When we sow generously, we will also reap generously. When we give sparingly, our return will be small.

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.Luke 6:38

The spiritual principle of sowing and reaping applies to all areas of life, yet here specifically to giving for God’s purposes.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.Galatians 6:7

Each believer must give freely and purposefully, not under compulsion

God desires our gifts to come from willing hearts. Giving is not meant to be a matter of guilt but of joy.

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee.Deuteronomy 16:17

God loves a cheerful giver, the attitude behind our giving matters deeply to Him.

Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:Proverbs 3:9

Terrible Motivators for Giving

1. *Compulsion or Guilt
2. Giving to Get
3. Fear
4. Pride or Recognition
5. Superstition
6. Competition
7. Reluctant Obligation*

Great Motivators for Giving 1. Love for Jesus 2. Love for Others 3. Love for the Gospel 4. A Desire for Others to Find What You Have 5. Obedience 6. Gratitude 7. Worship 8. Joy

God is able to provide all that we need for every good work.

God supplies not only our necessities but also equips us to abound in giving and good works.

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:19

My Spirit-led generosity will never result in my needs being unmet.

When we are generous, God increases our capacity to continue every good work in His name.

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.Romans 12:8

Missions giving extends the grace of God to the world and glorifies Him.

When we give, we partner with God to advance the Gospel so people may be saved in every nation.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:Matthew 28:19

Our generous giving demonstrates the abundant grace and righteousness of God to others.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.Matthew 5:16

Make your giving to the Lord the top line item of your budget. Trust God with the rest.

Give regularly and generously to missions, supporting our friends around the world and trusting God to multiply your seed for an eternal harvest.

Check your heart and make sure your giving is motivated by your love for Jesus.

Trust in God’s sufficiency, knowing that He provides all you need to be bless others and support the work of the Gospel.

View your missions giving through the lens of fulfilling the Great Commission. Our giving counts toward the salvation of souls worldwide.