Fellowship of contributing

One of the truest expressions of the love of our King and Christ is meeting the need of the needy. This is no mean task, it is daunting as well as it is rewarding.

The Apostle Paul quoting the Master reminded us that "it is more blessed to give than it is to receive".

"I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts.20.35)

While most of our minds are trained and programmed to receive, we are told that giving has more blessings attached to it. If we receive we are blessed, but if we give we are more blessed.

Little wonder we see these believers in our text begging to be part of the contribution that was going on.

"Begging us most insistently for the favor and the fellowship of contributing in this ministration for [the relief and support of] the saints [in Jerusalem]." (2Cor.8.4 Amp.)

He says they were begging "most insistently". That sounds like double superlative. Insistently would have meant doing it repeatedly but adding the superlative 'most', further shows us how deep their understanding is.

Money has several benefits but one that is always very crucial is that it helps you live a 'life of contribution'. Where there is a need and everyone agrees to make some contribution to meet the need, you are not found wanting.

It's more like we say, "please do me a favour" and then we make a request; but in their case, it is to contribute. 'let me contribute towards meeting this or that need". They saw it as a favour to be able to contribute.

We must learn to find the opportunity to contribute, no matter how small. That way we are fulfilling the law of Christ - love. It is called the fellowship of contribution.

"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
(Gal.6.2)

Good day,
And have a great day today,
EmmA (aka Mr. Lift)
@Liftemma

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