Not Equal Amount, but Equal Sacrifice

Often in the church we become confused whenever we speak of finances. It is often communicated in ways that seek to fulfill a need rather than meet the purpose.

The temptation is to focus upon the urgent rather than the important.

As many of you may know, we are looking to eliminate our only debt as a congregation. We want to enter 2012 debt free and we have asked our congregation to pray and discern how they can sacrifice and stretch in their giving. We have asked for equal sacrifice, not an equal amount. We could have divided it up and said, 'Ok each family take ____ amount and we can do it.' No. For me, this is not biblical.

Look at the Widow's Mite. This is not about amount, it is about sacrifice. So you need to know that whatever amount you give on November 20th - God will honor it if given with a cheerful heart and is a reflection of your values and heart. Let's put our treasure where our heart is.

I encourage you to continue to pray this week and know that when we come to church this coming Sunday, it will be day that will forever change our future. Get excited, the best days are yet to come.