This is what caused me to decide to become a Millionaire For Jesus…
There was a certain young couple who felt the call of the Lord on their lives to be missionaries to Mexico. Responding to this call, they forsook everything that is important to a young man and woman and went to Mexico to do a work for the Lord.
Within a couple of years, the Lord had blessed their work to the point where they really needed to build a church.
So, this young couple returns to America and starts traveling around to various churches across the country trying to raise the $12,000 they needed to build a church in Mexico.
Eventually, they arrived at the church I attend. They shared their story, they showed their pictures, they provided the proof that they were legitimate and the references of people who our church knew who could vouch for them and their missionary work, and then the offering was taken…
And we all gave…
To the tune of about $350. Just enough to purchase the gas and food they would need to get to the next church – where hopefully, they would get a better offering.
I can’t fully explain why, but it was like a knife went through my heart when I heard how small the offering was.
But, I couldn’t blame anyone else in our church for the small offering because I wasn’t in any better of a financial position to help this young couple than they were.
The thought of this young couple driving all over the United States trying to raise a measly $12,000 kept rolling over and over in my mind for weeks and weeks…
I mean think about it. This young couple had set aside all of their personal dreams for the Kingdom of God and they couldn’t find anyone who could help them.
After their visit, it seemed like every time I read the Bible, I would see and discover something new relating to the finances of God’s people. I soon realized that it was God’s will that His people be in a position where He can use them to do His will and His work when He wants them to.
I realized that every church needs to have at least one wealthy person in their midst. I realized that having financial capability is just as much of a God-given calling as being called to be a missionary is.
I responded to the call. I made a decision. By the help and grace of God, I was going to change my situation so that I could write a check to cover whatever need the Lord laid on my heart.
Today, Glory be to God, I am in that position!
By the way, there was a happy ending for the young missionary couple… a big church out in California took up an offering that was enough to purchase all of the necessary building supplies and then they drove a big bunch of their men down to Mexico to build the church.
Does this story strike a chord within you? Do you feel the call to become a Millionaire For Jesus? If so, decide to become one to the Glory of God. Make it an absolute committment between you and God.
Peace, Love, and Blessings,
Lane Fox
Copyright © 2005 by Lane Fox, MillionairesForJesus.com
Permission is granted to reprint this article ONLY if a link is included with it as follows:
URL: http://www.MillionairesForJesus.com
Link Text: Millionaires For Jesus - God's Millionaires - Christian Millionaire
Within a couple of years, the Lord had blessed their work to the point where they really needed to build a church.
So, this young couple returns to America and starts traveling around to various churches across the country trying to raise the $12,000 they needed to build a church in Mexico.
Eventually, they arrived at the church I attend. They shared their story, they showed their pictures, they provided the proof that they were legitimate and the references of people who our church knew who could vouch for them and their missionary work, and then the offering was taken…
And we all gave…
To the tune of about $350. Just enough to purchase the gas and food they would need to get to the next church – where hopefully, they would get a better offering.
I can’t fully explain why, but it was like a knife went through my heart when I heard how small the offering was.
But, I couldn’t blame anyone else in our church for the small offering because I wasn’t in any better of a financial position to help this young couple than they were.
The thought of this young couple driving all over the United States trying to raise a measly $12,000 kept rolling over and over in my mind for weeks and weeks…
I mean think about it. This young couple had set aside all of their personal dreams for the Kingdom of God and they couldn’t find anyone who could help them.
After their visit, it seemed like every time I read the Bible, I would see and discover something new relating to the finances of God’s people. I soon realized that it was God’s will that His people be in a position where He can use them to do His will and His work when He wants them to.
I realized that every church needs to have at least one wealthy person in their midst. I realized that having financial capability is just as much of a God-given calling as being called to be a missionary is.
I responded to the call. I made a decision. By the help and grace of God, I was going to change my situation so that I could write a check to cover whatever need the Lord laid on my heart.
Today, Glory be to God, I am in that position!
By the way, there was a happy ending for the young missionary couple… a big church out in California took up an offering that was enough to purchase all of the necessary building supplies and then they drove a big bunch of their men down to Mexico to build the church.
Does this story strike a chord within you? Do you feel the call to become a Millionaire For Jesus? If so, decide to become one to the Glory of God. Make it an absolute committment between you and God.
Peace, Love, and Blessings,
Lane Fox
Copyright © 2005 by Lane Fox, MillionairesForJesus.com
Permission is granted to reprint this article ONLY if a link is included with it as follows:
URL: http://www.MillionairesForJesus.com
Link Text: Millionaires For Jesus - God's Millionaires - Christian Millionaire
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