"Prepare for an offering of a million won."(May. 5. 2013)

"Prepare for an offering of a million won."

(May. 5. 2013)

 

University students and job seekers always need money for their life. They do not have enough money for their rent, transportation expenses and phone bills. When somebody asks for making a contribution, they would answer, “It is hard for me now. However, if I get a good job, I will definitely do it."

 

I truly believed that these young congregants would keep their promise after they get a job. However, I misunderstood about their promise. Employees are more calculative than students. The more they get, the more they spend a lot of money for allowance for parents, wedding planning, investments, and expenses for private works. If they do not decide to contribute for the offering, there are no any other changes in their life. Despite they receive higher salary, they would not like to increase the amount of the offering for God's glory. A vicious circle continues.

 

Only God gives the money. “For it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth…” (Deuteronomy 8:18) God is the master of my money. When you use money depending on what you want, your life would be a slave of money.  This means that you always need more money than you get. However, if you entrust your money to God, you will live in a meaningful life that God always provides you with all you need. You must give God all belongings.  When do you feel sensitive most? It is when you have your own desire. You are sensitive to the money. Thus, money is the best way to serve your God and church.

 

I will give an example. Heedon Lee is the vice president of World Trade Center Association. When he was an overseas student in Spain, he spent 90% of his cost of living to serve missionaries. He used to manage to earn a living with $30 a month only. Even nowadays he is famous for giving tithes of his pre-paid salary. God gave him a whole world when he believed his spiritual world. Many people say that you have to do whatever you want to do at a young age. Increase the amount of contribution when you are young. You can prepare for an offering of one million won with saving 50,000 won a month. It is okay for us to feel lack of money in our life because we know God will provide us with the needs. Then you would realize money cannot control us and shake our life.