I Am Nothing!

It's almost impossible to start off with anything that is godly in nature and finishing it is almost as impossible as beginning it.

I am committed to helping out financially a few needy families for a period of six months. I kneel for months before I could actually find the strength to start off. Even that-the kneeling and the commitment- was almost impossible. But when I asked for my Saviour Christ to assist me by equipping me with the gifting of the Holy Spirit, God's Spirit, I managed to start. Each month is a struggle to accomplish the herculean task. I can't imagine how I could possibly finish what I set out to accomplish without the help from the Holy Spirit.

Each family received a specific amount provided by God that could sustain their needs for a month from my already impecunious account. Why would I want to do it. Firstly, God is teaching me about faith and trusting in my Saviour God to provide for our needs. Secondly, each month helps me to remember to be grateful for what my Saviour God is doing for us. Thirdly, by committing to accomplish His will, I will be reminded of what He has first accomplished for me at the cross. Fourthly, the act of giving reminded me of His great unfailing love that filled my heart, His blessings to my life and halted my heart from greed and other earthly desires that is evil. Lastly, I have learned not to be boastful, realizing my own weaknesses that I could never accomplish anything for God without His partnership and such acts of obedience and humility pleases Him, bringing Him honor and glory.

I am nothing if not for God's great mercy, grace and unfailing in His son, my Saviour Jesus' love at the cross.

So guard yourselves and God's people. Feed and shepherd God's flock- his church, purchased with his own blood- over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as shepherds. It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20: 28, 35

Care for the flock- God's church- that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly- not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own great example. 1 Peter 5:2-3