Poverty: A Kingdom Power Move

What if poverty—rather than a setback—is actually the place where God’s greatest power moves? In this Christmas message from 2 Corinthians 8:7–9, Pastor Chris Schansberg reveals that Jesus chose poverty intentionally—not because He lacked anything, but because humility and self-giving love were His strategy for transforming the world. From the manger to the cross, Jesus laid down His wealth so others could rise, modeling a pattern that every believer is invited to imitate. When we share our time, presence, compassion, resources, and energy, we participate in the very grace that lifted us out of our spiritual poverty.This message challenges us to see our “wealth”—not only money, but relational strength, spiritual maturity, wisdom, or even a listening ear—as something meant to be poured out for the sake of others. In the Kingdom, stepping down lifts others up, and lowering ourselves becomes the doorway through which God releases blessing, healing, and transformation.Jesus became poor so that through His poverty we could become spiritually rich—now we get to do the same, bringing grace into the lives around us.