Rewards of evangelism and giving to God

Rewards of evangelism and giving to God

Posted on December 8, 2008 Updated on December 8, 2008

BE FERVENT

Memorise: “Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;” (Romans 12:12)

Read: Romans 12:6-11

“Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die. For I have not found thy works perfect before God” (Rev 3:2).

One way you can strengthen the good things that are fast dying in your life or ministry is by evangelism. About the period I was born again, every church had an evangelistic team. I started a fellowship at University of Lagos where I was lecturing, geared towards evangelization. Many complain today that miracles are not happening in their ministry.

How will they when you do not go out? Miracles, signs and wonders are seeking for true leaders to follow. They are selective followers. If you do not go, they will not follow. Your potentials in the miraculous can never be fully realized until Heaven is satisfied that you have obeyed the Master’s last command – Go!

Another way you can strengthen the qualities that are about to die is by giving. In those days, we used to have Thanksgiving Congresses. It was some kind of competition. Everyone strove to outgive the other and become the winner. You may say you cannot play an active part in giving because of financial handicap; but you can give other things – time, intellect, voice, hands, legs, energy, your whole self, etc.

When we were about to start a church in those days, the Pastor and members of the congregation jointly moulded the blocks. Some will go and cut wood from the bush, while I struggled for money to purchase the iron. There was this strong bond binding us together to achieve our common purpose. Those days, many people turned down the invitation to head a parish because they might have to pay the rent of the church from their personal purse.

Yet it was fun for those who did so with their heart. We have learnt how to be a living sacrifice. When God called me into full time ministry I was not happy because while still working, after being paid my salary, I took money for fuel, gave my wife money for food, the rest went for God’s work. So I asked God, if I resigned and go into full time ministry, where would I get the money?

But He said I should leave that to Him. When we were to buy land at Ebute Metta, we could not afford the better portion. We opted for the cheaper water logged area but later sand filled it. Thank God the Lord has changed the story today. The Lord will positively change the story of your life.

However, lay a solid foundation on service and giving. You will surely reap. What is that good thing that is about to die? Fire it with zeal, more commitment and dedication today.

Ask God for grace to serve Him acceptably. Have you met your evangelism target for this year? Ensure this before end of the year.