Local Conference Advance
December 27, 2014
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Video Presenter: John Mathews
PRESENTER: John Mathews
Two sisters were at church one Sabbath. It was evident that the older sister had physical difficulties and the younger sister was her nurse and attendant. After the offering appeal, the two sisters were ready to give their offerings. As the plate came down their aisle, the helper sister put her hand over the hand of her invalid sister and together the two lifted their hands and dropped their gift into the plate. Both wore huge smiles as the task was completed, and from the looks on their faces, the joy of giving was evident.
Do we feel that same joy as we drop our gift into the offering plate each week? Or is it just a formality that is part of the worship service? Do we really think about what may be accomplished with our gift, the money that we drop into the plate? Have we asked God to multiply what we are able to give and that it do a mighty work for Him? Have we prayed that our giving bring souls into His kingdom, helping hasten His soon return? Let’s not only learn this valuable lesson for ourselves, but also teach it to our children. As the offering plate comes by you, may your gift be given joyfully.
Do we feel that same joy as we drop our gift into the offering plate each week? Or is it just a formality that is part of the worship service? Do we really think about what may be accomplished with our gift, the money that we drop into the plate? Have we asked God to multiply what we are able to give and that it do a mighty work for Him? Have we prayed that our giving bring souls into His kingdom, helping hasten His soon return? Let’s not only learn this valuable lesson for ourselves, but also teach it to our children. As the offering plate comes by you, may your gift be given joyfully.