We Are the World
Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2008
by Avis Ward
GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
When one thinks of only $100 to change the world, one cannot help but think of "only $100" for such a monumental task! However, we have a powerful mind that is not nearly used to its fullest capacity. One, one-hundred dollar bill in my hands to impact the world would not do nearly as much as partnering with someone else. Thinking about this contest for a number of days, I have wrestled with coming up with a ‘fresh' idea and I have been consistently brought back to my spiritual roots.
The bible tells us as long as the earth remains, there will be seed, time and harvest. Life begins with a seed. Over time, the seed grows and miraculously, a human being is born. What a glorious harvest, too!It's amazing how He adds by subtracting and works by multiplying. We must lose our life to gain it. We give him one-tenth of our time, talents and treasures and we can receive a 30-60-90 or even one-thousand return on just giving. The really cool thing about it is just by giving $100 as a tithe, means we've been blessed to have made and/or received $1000!
We must think big and all encompassing. We have neighbors all over the world. We are all connected. We are one body with many members. When we do well for one, we have done so for the good of mankind, everywhere. We must not think geographically, territorially or with limits. We are the world!
If we simply gave $100 as a tithe or offering, we have set in motion rules, precepts, laws, principles, and obedience to the Word of God. He alone can take $100 and multiply it to have it felt supernaturally around the globe. He's just that awesome!
We cannot begin to understand or know the ways of God. There are benefits for eternity if we have faith and believe. I would take $100 and sow into the Kingdom of God. Every miracle I hear about across the globe would remind me of that seed. Did it manifest in healthcare for an elderly woman in Darfur? Did it provide food for a family of eight in Sidney, whose father lost his job? Did it buy medicine for a terminally ill child in Haiti? Did it pay for textbooks for some college student in Mississippi? Did it clothe the naked or provided a warm night's lodging for a few homeless men and women in Baghdad?
The biggest reward for me would be giving from the heart and expecting something supernatural to happen. Something, I am unable to explain but believe. The miracle happens because of ‘giving' and not because of ‘how much' was given.
© 2008 Avis Ward of GeoVi's Home for New Life
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Another beautiful message from a beautiful person. With best regards, as always Robert Sr.As always, your comments and support are appreciate, Sir Robert. Thank you! Blessings . . .
Hi Avis, how true! Thanks for sharing. What a wonderful reminder of the One who is able to multiply. As the word says, some plant, some water, but it is God who gives the increase! Blessings to you, TeresaAmen, Teresa! Thank you for reading and commenting. I pray for increase in your life! Blessings . . .
I agree with you 100% Avis....very well put and written.Kathy, your comments are very much appreciated. Thank you for reading and coming into agreement with me. Each comment is encouragement for me to be a better person. Be well!
I enjoyed your article and appreciate the math.You're delightful! I appreciate you for taking time to read and post comments. Thank you!
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