My call to the ministry came later in life. At 32 years of age, I was attending seminary full-time, working two part-time jobs, and my wife worked full-time. We were doing our best to take care of three small children and ourselves. Money was tight. A man from my home church knew of our financial stress and handed me a check for a large amount of money. Immediately my pride took over and I said, “Thanks but we’ll get by.” After his insistence that I take the money, I refused again. In response, this man said something I’ve never forgotten. He said, “If you don’t take this money, you’ll take away the joy and blessing I have from giving it.” Initially I thought his statement was simply trying to convince me to take the money, but as I’ve grown in my walk with the Lord, I understand now what he meant.

For believers there’s a joy and blessing that comes as we let God work through us for the sake of others.”

For believers there’s a joy and blessing that comes as we let God work through us for the sake of others. Meeting the needs of others can reveal God’s hand at work.

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