The Desire to be a Faithful Channel

Today Eric was sharing with me from a book called Freedom of Simplicity, by Richard Foster.  Here's an excerpt that he read: 

"Wealth is a dangerous thing. The entire biblical tradition underscores that truth. Therefore, I know that the proposal which I will now make is a risky one, but one which is also deeply rooted in Scripture.  There are those who are called to the ministry of money. 

The gift of giving is a vital and valid spiritual gift, and essential to it is the task of using money for the common good.  It is a much-needed ministry among us.  Simplicity always calls us to a simple lifestyle, but it does not always call us to a reduction in income.  God calls some of us to increase our income in order to use it for the good of all.  Again, I emphasize the danger of this ministry.  We are dealing with dynamite.  Wealth is not for spiritual neophytes; they will be destroyed by it.  It is entirely possible to become disqualified from this high holy work".

This reminded us so much of those who support our work here.  It also reminds us of how we support others here via others supporting us.  Make sense? We aim to have a humble willingness to be an unhindered channel of HIS resources given to us through our supporters.

The same day I received the following email from a longtime friend (she is referencing the efforts of her 13 year old daughter):  

 
"We are sending a check from *****.  During the months of December and January, God blessed her and made the money grow for your family's efforts in Rwanda.  She babysat, pulled weeds, made bracelets and gave all of her gift money and all other income."  

I LOVE this precious example of sacrifice, hard-work, and a beautiful and willing heart to serve through the ministry of money.  Now we will in turn be a faithful channel of this resource for our King of Kings.