A Tale of 1,000
Not necessarily dollars. It could be pesos, euros, francs, marks, pounds, yen, rands, liras, etc. Any of these may well serve for the glory of God. Think of a young person who determines to please the Lord. 1. God supplies his needs and he gives thanks. God is glorified. 2. He sets aside the surplus and still more, giving sacrificially, what he really needed himself. This reminds God of His Son, who gave Himself as the great Sacrifice. God is pleased. 3. He gives this on Lord's Day, 1 Corinthians 16:2, again God is honored. 4. He prays about the allocation, and obeys the Holy Spirit. God is glorified. 5. The recipient was trusting God for his need. God is glorified. 6. He receives this gift and praises the Lord. God is glorified. 7. He uses it in his work, spreading the Gospel. God is pleased. 8. Souls are saved and blessed, and many will give glory to God. 9. They join in spreading the Good News and so it continues in ever-expanding circles. ...