24 March 2011
2 Corinthians 9:6 The point is this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
In the Christian accommodation business one finds different attitudes displayed towards the costs of staying in a place like Linga Longa. Some people are so used to bargaining that they expect a special discount because they are Christian and are going to stay in a Christian Retreat Centre, even though the tariff this is based on the running costs. Others are amazed at the low cost and high value return of staying, they ask how they may bless the work being done. While sometimes people want to do good works and help others, expecting that because they are doing this they should stay free.
It is not God’s plan to extort money to be used for works of charity, in order to fulfil some personal vision. As people of God, we pay what is due, give more than we can afford, yet at the same time always have place for those that are in greater need than ourselves. This is a fine balance of being blessed and blessing others, when we deny our own families to bless others, we insult God. We need to see the bigger picture and not only the needs of ourselves. This starts by seeing ourselves in God’s picture; realising that others see who we are in the way we do business.
Be encouraged today to be blessed and bless others by paying them what they are worth and when due.
Point to ponder: Give to God what belongs to God.
Question to consider: Do you always argue about the price?
No comments:
Post a Comment