In ministry, it is tempting to put major focus on the giving of finances. With an aim to do things in excellence, a budget can quickly be exceeded putting pressure on leadership to ‘raise’ funds to do the work of ministry. Yet it is important for us as leaders to keep laser like focus on the intent of God for our ministries, and that is to build His people. I am persuaded that as we are good stewards over what is contributed to our ministries, if we are consistent in giving as leadership (as Malachi 3:10 is spoken first to the priests), God will honor our efforts and provide for every need in abundance. Knowing this, instead of having a mentality to push the people to GIVE, we can push them/ train them/ teach them to LIVE- out their faith! The truth of the matter is: If we push them in their LIVING, God with push them in their GIVING! Selah.

+ Michael Grant, Jr.