In light of the recent events that have been happening, particularly in the media, there is a question that's been stuck in my head for the longest.
A cursory glance at the comments posted on the forums indicate very much that in the midst of the confusion, there is a spirit of unity and prayer that is gathered among the people.
Even as I stepped into the hall the last weekend, there is a spirit of humility and repentance among the congregation. For we know that where sin abounds, grace abounds even much more.
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”
People often comment and question the need for tithing. Some even say that this is not practiced in the New Testament, and preachers often use verses from Malachi 3 to encourage the congregation to give more.
It is true that tithing opens the windows of heaven, and offerings pour down the blessings from the storehouse in heaven.
I've tithed, faithfully every month, I've sowed, with tears even. I've heard of testimonies where people get blessed, thirty fold, sixty fold, hundred fold. Some received increases and wages and bonuses, others shared of how they received large sums of money from strangers. Each time testimonies like this reach my ears, I simply cannot help but ask , what about me?
Surely they are not reserved for a certain group of people only?
All these years, from the time I left high school, to poly and finally stepped into the workforce, the blessings are more than enough to count for.
Favour in the workplace, monetary gifts, good friends I've found in colleagues,...
Now, how does one put a figure to that?
Indeed, Ive been really blessed by the church, and the sweat and tears that went behind all the planning, the sacrifices made by key leaders, all these, we will never be able to fully grasp unless we've been in their shoes.
So, stop the finger pointing, and start praying.
We pray not because we are guilty of anything, but because we are fully aware that issues like this can easily cause division in the church if we do not stand united in prayer. The babes feed on milk and the mature ones feed on solid food. How much we can take, and how we look at our circumstances are dependent on how strong we are in Christ.
For all things work for good for those who trust in the LORD.
Keep confessing, and the breakthroughs will come. Though it shall tarry, it will not be late.