40 "Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. 41 Whoever welcomes someone known to be a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and whoever welcomes someone known to be righteous will receive a righteous person's reward. 42 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is known to be my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly be rewarded."
Matthew 10:40-42
One of the coolest things that Paula and I had the privilege to do a couple of years ago was to give some money that we had set aside over and above our monthly tithe to some dear friends who are in full time ministry and were in a bit of a financial jam. I can’t even describe the joy that resulted from such a simple act of obedience. In fact, some of the best times in our marriage have been realized when we have had the opportunity to give to someone else in need. The apostle Paul reminds us of Jesus’ words in Acts 20:35 when he says: “,,,'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' " We have experienced this first hand as a couple and both of us look forward to many more opportunities to give to God’s people in support of advancing the Kingdom of Christ. What about you? Have you experienced the indescribable joy and satisfaction that comes from giving? Give it a try today as I can promise you that your gift will not go unnoticed by God and that you too will be blessed beyond belief!
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