My Declaration: In 2020, God has MORE. MORE for me. MORE for you. MORE for us. MORE through us for them! I will not wait for MORE to simply show up. I am STRETCHING for the MORE God has for me. The STRETCH is the catalyst that unlocks the MORE that He has. As I do my part, God will miraculously do His part! I am stretching for MORE, because that is who God is. God is the God of MORE.
2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV) But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
context: this scripture was dealing with a vision builders offering in Corinth communicated for over a year, focused to meet the need of sister church in a different city.
excel – considerably more than what anyone expects
grace – something given freely and generously by God
giving – specifically in church
The following several chapters Paul talks about this offering. The following verses are directed at those who would participate in the Vision Offering:
2 Corinthians 9:6–8 (ESV) The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:10–12 (ESV) He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.
Vision requires MORE than the day to day.
Vision will always require faith. Faith to see it. Faith to resource it. Faith to build it. Vision will always require Vision Builders.
When vision is embraced with faith, miraculous things happen to build the vision, AND miraculous things happen for the Vision Builder. When we help build God’s house, he helps build ours!
Excel In The Grace of Giving…
1. share something – our first efforts to take something of ours and give to the church.
2. return the tithe
first 10th income, return to house of the Lord, live on 90%
allows for bread in house, God’s blessing
the tithe recognizes God as source
it keeps money in its rightful place, controlling greed
unlocks a supernatural flow
3. give additional offerings
above and beyond tithe, for missionary, special project, etc.
see a need, give what you can
at first it will feel like, “but I already give so much”
4. become a Vision Builder, activating FAITH for His House and yours
at this stage, you’ve seen God do some amazing things
this stage vision driven, faith activated, requires a sacrifice
this stage, faith stories are created - vision is accomplished and givers unlock a back flow into their own life that is remarkable.
Become A Vision Builder