Philippians 4:10
January 28th 2018, 4th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
January 28th 2018, 4th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
Paul here reviews the gift, probably monetary collection of the church in Philippi. Let us also have the teaching about the gift to the Lord.
First is that the collection expresses how much we dedicate to God. It is to thank and keep giving to the Lord who gave his everything to us. One of such dedications is the collection.
Second is that the Lord blesses those who give willingly. We give, not because we want benefits, but the Lord remembers those who give, and rewards them.
Thirdly is to make good use of opportunities to keep giving. The church in Philippi started supporting Paul again when he was in chains. It is important also for us to give by making good use of the given opportunities.
Next month is the month to support the missions. This is a wonderful opportunity. The Lord gave us Christians and the churches the mission to preach the gospel. Let us keep giving willingly and voluntarily for the souls who are perishing!
First is that the collection expresses how much we dedicate to God. It is to thank and keep giving to the Lord who gave his everything to us. One of such dedications is the collection.
Second is that the Lord blesses those who give willingly. We give, not because we want benefits, but the Lord remembers those who give, and rewards them.
Thirdly is to make good use of opportunities to keep giving. The church in Philippi started supporting Paul again when he was in chains. It is important also for us to give by making good use of the given opportunities.
Next month is the month to support the missions. This is a wonderful opportunity. The Lord gave us Christians and the churches the mission to preach the gospel. Let us keep giving willingly and voluntarily for the souls who are perishing!
<The Verse of the Bible>
I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
Philippians 4:10 (NIV)
