Giving moves the mission forward. Read Acts 20:32-38. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ to transform the world. The Apostle Paul gave himself to this ministry as he traveled throughout the Roman Empire starting churches, encouraging congregations, and creating connections. We find Paul in Acts 20 on his final leg of his third missionary journey when he passed near Ephesus and was met by the leaders of the Ephesian Church. Paul encouraged the leaders to give. When we give, we grow spiritually. When we share what we have with our local church, the mission moves forward. When we give, the world receives the blessing of our witness. Paul told the Ephesians, “where your treasure is, there your heart is also." Wesley Chapel is very blessed with a generous congregation. We are making disciples and impacting our community and the world.

Prayer: Holy God, let us not have a begrudging attitude to giving. Instead, allow us to see the beauty of giving and how it fits into your plan for the church and for your kingdom. Give us generous hearts. Amen.