MATTHEW 10: 40 - 42
BE A BLESSING
I had someone recently talk about "preachers" who "peddle Jesus" for their personal financial gain. It bothered me, I must admit. Now, I, too, have seen these people who claim to "heal" the sick and ask for money so you can see them "perform". I have seen people on television ask for a thousand dollars from their viewers as a "seed" so the giver can "reap a harvest". There is a donate button on this site. Let me explain why. Come with me to Matthew 10: 40 - 42 and cliff notes from the commentary book on Matthew by Dr. John MacArthur, Jr.
Jesus is speaking:
40) "Anyone who welcomes you welcomes Me, and anyone who welcomes Me welcomes The One Who sent Me. 41) Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person 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 my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward." New International Version (NIV)
COMMENTARY
God has a tremendous economy of grace. He gave His Only Begotten Son as sacrifice for our sins, so that whosoever believes on Jesus is washed clean of all sin. That alone is just the most incomprehensible statement ever! We are as if we had never sinned, just as Jesus never sinned.....but only because of His action and obedience. We could not save ourselves but our faith in Jesus saves us.
When God uses a prophet to deliver His message and you "welcome" the prophet, because he is a prophet and is about The Father's business, then you receive the same reward from our Father as the prophet does. Likewise, a righteous man. Even a disciple who is young in his faith....when you support him, rather than judge him, you receive the same reward as he does.
In the words of Dr. MacArthur, "Whenever we become the source of blessing for others, we are blessed; and whenever other believers become a source of blessing to us, they are blessed. In God's magnificent economy of grace, the least believer can share the blessings of the greatest, and no one's good work will go unrewarded."
However, we are still responsible for "testing the spirits" and confirming that The Word that is being shared is true.
Now, you see why there is a donate button added to this ministry blog. I don't need your money. I have lived my entire life without it. When you donate to this ministry, you send a message to me that you are in compliance with God's requirements (tithing). I can trust that God will hear your prayer when you call on Him, so I can count on your prayers to be added to mine when the occasion arises. The gifts sent to this ministry are used as a benevolent fund for other believers. I don't use your gifts for my own personal gain. When you support this ministry (or any other), and we are used by God to win a soul to Jesus, YOU are receiving the same blessing as does the one who walked him to Jesus! I love this. Even if I (or you) play a miniscule role in their blessing, we receive the full blessing!
God doesn't need your money, either. He created you, gold, jewels, silver, etc. He owns everything. What God wants is your heart and your obedience. He wants to bless you and not curse you. You have the first move, though. Whether it is salvation or blessings, it is up to you to willingly come. So, be a blessing.....and receive blessings.
Have you accepted the priceless gift of salvation? Click here to learn more: https://omaswisdom.blogspot.com/p/path-to-salvation.html.
You are encouraged to leave a comment with your thoughts.
If this ministry is a blessing to you, please share our post on your favorite social media. Thank you.
In the words of Dr. MacArthur, "Whenever we become the source of blessing for others, we are blessed; and whenever other believers become a source of blessing to us, they are blessed. In God's magnificent economy of grace, the least believer can share the blessings of the greatest, and no one's good work will go unrewarded."
However, we are still responsible for "testing the spirits" and confirming that The Word that is being shared is true.
Now, you see why there is a donate button added to this ministry blog. I don't need your money. I have lived my entire life without it. When you donate to this ministry, you send a message to me that you are in compliance with God's requirements (tithing). I can trust that God will hear your prayer when you call on Him, so I can count on your prayers to be added to mine when the occasion arises. The gifts sent to this ministry are used as a benevolent fund for other believers. I don't use your gifts for my own personal gain. When you support this ministry (or any other), and we are used by God to win a soul to Jesus, YOU are receiving the same blessing as does the one who walked him to Jesus! I love this. Even if I (or you) play a miniscule role in their blessing, we receive the full blessing!
God doesn't need your money, either. He created you, gold, jewels, silver, etc. He owns everything. What God wants is your heart and your obedience. He wants to bless you and not curse you. You have the first move, though. Whether it is salvation or blessings, it is up to you to willingly come. So, be a blessing.....and receive blessings.
Have you accepted the priceless gift of salvation? Click here to learn more: https://omaswisdom.blogspot.com/p/path-to-salvation.html.
You are encouraged to leave a comment with your thoughts.
If this ministry is a blessing to you, please share our post on your favorite social media. Thank you.
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