The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it...
Ps 24:1
God doesn't need anything. He is already very rich, but you still give to Him every month. Do you think that God needs 10% of your income? Do you really think God needs your money? Is He starving? Is He naked? Is He homeless? But you still give to Him all the time. Why?! Because you need to. You need to give. Something happens with you when you do. You become free when you give. You deal with your own greediness and practise generosity when you give. You honor God with your possessions when you give. The sound of your money is music to His ears.
No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Matt 6:24
You don't give beacause He needs it, but because you become truly free when you confess that He is your provider and not the dollars and cents. Cause God is not poor, He's actually really rich! That's why He is the best investment for your finances! No one wants to buy stocks that will decrease in value. We always choose the best interest and best returns on our investments. No body wants to invest in a sinking ship or put money into black holes. We give to God because He is rich. That's why you need to give, not only to the poor, but also to those who are rich. Remember that you are never really just giving to a church, organization or priest, but to God.
Right now I'm on my way to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Going down to preach in 5 mega churches in the city and have a pastors breakfast with 1000 pastors. I am there to prepare for our large festival in June and our Pastors Conference "Apostolic Breakthrough 2012." Its focus will be teaching on the five fold ministry gifts and church planting among unreached people groups. I will be blogging every day while I'm there so you can pray for me :)!
See ya!
