(Second post in the blog series: Reaching the Community)

Pastor Cal reminded us in his message, A Heart of Generosity, that God’s provision increases our capacity for generosity (2 Corinthians 9:10). When your heart aligns with God’s design for your life than it will be an obedient heart filled with a generous response. A path toward personal and spiritual growth is cultivated with every generous act. Quite simply, the more you do it, the more you will need to do it.

Serving generously means investing your God-given resources into transforming lives. Dino Rizzo, pastor of Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana said, “If we are willing to take care of the people outside of our church, then He will take care of filling up the inside.” My heart is that in the process of reaching and serving we are able to leave people with a positive impression of Jesus and His church. And if they do choose to visit, let’s do everything possible to help them encounter the reality of God in a life-changing way.

Here’s a cool thing about generosity — an endless supply is available. When people get passionate about reaching and serving, it becomes contagious. The ideas get more creative, the project gets more involved and the mission of Christ goes forward in unison. Why? We crave community — it is what helps us grow in our love for Him. We need healthy relationships that build a strong community. Reaching and serving others are two ways that God designed each of us to meet that need.

Ask yourself, “How has God uniquely positioned me to show His love and grace through my generosity?”

Two opportunities to help you get started:
Shine Your Light |  RtC – December Community Meal