Purpose For The Hundredfold
ICS Daily Devotions
Mark 10:-29-30 (NKJV) So Jesus answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.
Jesus’ disciples had given up everything to follow His will for their lives, and Jesus told them that they would receive a hundredfold during their lifetime, in houses, lands, brothers and sisters, along with persecutions, and they would also inherit eternal life. There is a purpose for the hundredfold on earth, and it is for the work of the ministry. When we are yoked with God and working with Him, have His Kingdom in mind and acknowledge that we are a steward of His money, then money will not be an idol in our lives.
John 13:29 (NKJV) For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus had said to him, “Buy those things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.
Luke 8:3 (NKJV) And Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance.
Jesus wasn’t poor when He was ministering on earth because He was supported by people. Jesus’ ministry was supported financially by those whom He had ministered to. For example, Joanna’s husband was managing Herod’s wealth and they were wealthy enough to give to the ministry. Jesus had more than enough money to support His team of twelve and also to give to the poor. Similarly, today God will also use those people whom He has entrusted with money to provide for the ministry.
Although we are not saved by good works, we are definitely saved to do good works! God has a heart for the poor and He will mobilise His body, which is the Church, to carry out His acts of mercy and compassion. Therefore, the supply of money from God will be funnelled through His body. There will be some who will be richer than others, and more responsibilities are expected when much is given to us. When we do not hoard money, but look at ourselves as stewards of God’s money, then we will be able to part with it easily to fund the work of the ministry, and when we have consecrated our lives and plans to God, we will be yoked with Him and want to support the work of the ministry. We will not allow riches to own us but allow the Lordship of Christ to instruct us on how to be a good steward of God’s money.
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