GIVING WITH CONFIDENCE (17 OF 23)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24, 2 Corinthians 9:1-5
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Title: Giving With Confidence (17 of 23)
Series: Suffer with Purpose
Author: Keith Krell
Text: 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5
This past Friday morning, my dad passed into Jesus' presence from pancreatic cancer. It was a storybook ending-an epic Bible story ending. God graciously allowed my dad to pronounce individual blessings on his family in his final hours as Jacob did in Genesis 49. Likewise, we were all able to tell him how much we loved him and how much he meant to us. I'll never forget watching my dad take his last breath and enter eternity, expressing complete confidence in the person and work of Jesus Christ. It was unforgettable.
As I've reflected on my dad's life, many commitments stand out: His commitment to Christ over decades, his commitment to my mom for nearly sixty years, his commitment to my brother and me, and his commitment to generous financial giving. (Maybe you didn't see that last one coming.) My dad was so much more than a giver, yet his commitment to give to the Lord's work changed my life and many others.
My dad was never wealthy. He never earned a six-figure salary. He worked for a naval base for thirty years while my mom stayed home and served our family. He poured many thousands of dollars into the local and global church from this limited income. But he didn't just write checks. My dad retired at age fifty-six and began partnering with Children of the Nations. He spent many years shopping department store sales for orphans and destitute people throughout the world. He also carefully researched where his money was going and how it was used. He cared about the integrity of individuals, the church, and various global ministries. My dad eternally invested his money and stored up treasure in heaven. My dad, Richard, was the captain of team Krell, and his giving commitments will forever inspire and motivate me in my own giving.
But this leads to several interesting questions: Is giving a solitary, privatized matter? Do we nee ...
Series: Suffer with Purpose
Author: Keith Krell
Text: 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5
This past Friday morning, my dad passed into Jesus' presence from pancreatic cancer. It was a storybook ending-an epic Bible story ending. God graciously allowed my dad to pronounce individual blessings on his family in his final hours as Jacob did in Genesis 49. Likewise, we were all able to tell him how much we loved him and how much he meant to us. I'll never forget watching my dad take his last breath and enter eternity, expressing complete confidence in the person and work of Jesus Christ. It was unforgettable.
As I've reflected on my dad's life, many commitments stand out: His commitment to Christ over decades, his commitment to my mom for nearly sixty years, his commitment to my brother and me, and his commitment to generous financial giving. (Maybe you didn't see that last one coming.) My dad was so much more than a giver, yet his commitment to give to the Lord's work changed my life and many others.
My dad was never wealthy. He never earned a six-figure salary. He worked for a naval base for thirty years while my mom stayed home and served our family. He poured many thousands of dollars into the local and global church from this limited income. But he didn't just write checks. My dad retired at age fifty-six and began partnering with Children of the Nations. He spent many years shopping department store sales for orphans and destitute people throughout the world. He also carefully researched where his money was going and how it was used. He cared about the integrity of individuals, the church, and various global ministries. My dad eternally invested his money and stored up treasure in heaven. My dad, Richard, was the captain of team Krell, and his giving commitments will forever inspire and motivate me in my own giving.
But this leads to several interesting questions: Is giving a solitary, privatized matter? Do we nee ...
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