Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed; as it is written, “He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor, His righteousness endures forever.” Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness; you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God. Because of the proof given by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all, while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2 Cor 9:6-15)
The greatest pleasure in planting a church is to see the ministry of the Gospel come to fruition in the life of each disciple. But today, I had the joy of seeing the Gospel fulfilled through the life of our church.
Today at the end of our Sunday Conversation, the church had the pleasure of presenting Erin with a reliable car that will serve the needs of her family for several years to come. As Aramis handed Erin the keys, I held back tears of joy. I was surprised at my emotional response, but could not help but be overwhelmed at witnessing this act of love.
In the end, no single person can take the credit for helping Erin because none of us had the ability or resources to make it happen on our own. It is our prayer that this tangible demonstration of love will serve as an example to our friends, neighbors and other churches of how God makes provision through the working of his Spirit in the power of His church. All who read, be encouraged and find a way; this very day, to be the hands and feet of Jesus!
If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. But someone may well say, “You have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” (James 2:15-18)
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The blessings of God never cease to amaze!
This is what answered prayer looks like!
J.R. This is what I was trying to communicate in my blog. The church is the people and when we do acts of kindness personally we declare the glory of God. One member touched another and God’s glory is revealed.
I’m also asking God to bless the dealership for such wonderful compassion.
Joe,
Thank you for this story! I’ve been challenged and encouraged lately to share more stories like this one – stories of people being changed and responding to the gospel by serving others. I’m glad to see that others are doing the same thing!
-Alan
Katie and Alan, you guys are right on!
Bob, glad to know we are seeing this as a positive thing and thanks for your prayers brother.