StewardSHIP • Ships Week 1

StewardSHIP  Ships | Week 1October 25, 2020 | Bryan Storms--Philippians 4:10-20 NASB But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.Stewardship: The conducting, supervising or responsible managing of something entrusted to one’s care. Philippians 4:14-17 NASB Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction. You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.Philippians 4:18 NASB But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.We give as an act of obedience.We give as an act of worship.We give as an exercise in the spiritual gift of generosity.Philippians 4:17 NASB Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.When we give, God’s work is done and treasure in heaven is stored up.Philippians 4:19 NASB And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.When we give, we can rest in contentment through Christ Jesus.ChallengeStart where you are, trust God and take a step forward in your giving journey.Embrace the process: pray about giving, commit to God, and follow through.Level One: Not Currently GivingLevel Two: Give OccasionallyLevel Three: Consistent Giving but Not TithingLevel Four: TitherLevel Five: Radically Generous