SECRET SAUCE
WEEK 4 - GARGANTUAN GENEROSITY
“But before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which would afterward be revealed. Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:23-26 NKJV
THE SECRET SAUCE OF GARGANTUAN GENEROSITY:
GENEROSITY ISN’T AN AMOUNT, ITS A MINDSET.
HOW WE WILL SET OUR MINDS:
IT’S
“Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Acts 4:32-33 NKJV
IF WE KEEP WHAT WE HAVE, OUR HANDS ARE CLOSED TO WHAT JESUS HAS.
“But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” II Corinthians 9:6-7 NKJV
I’LL GIVE WHEN… VS. I’LL GIVE
Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.” Acts 4:34-35 NKJV
THE GENEROUS GIVERS ALWAYS FEEL BLESSED, THE REST ALWAYS FEEL LIKE THERE IS NOT ENOUGH.
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”” II Corinthians 9:8-9 NKJV
I’LL MAKE AN
“But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”” Acts 5:1-4 NKJV
OUR GENEROSITY DECIDES WHETHER OUR LIVES ECHO FOR DAYS, MONTHS, YEARS, OR GENERATIONS.
“Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.” II Corinthians 9:10-11 NKJV