I went to church that morning and there was a guest speaker from a neighbouring church delivering the sermon. This was about three years ago when I had completed College. I sat through the service and I remember his sermon was on the power of the Holy Spirit.
When he finished his sermon, he asked us to give an offering; something that we had not given to God before. Personally, I had never given any money to the church except the regular church offerings that I often put in the bowl. As the preacher started mentioning some amounts I sat and stared but immediately he mentioned a hundred cedis, I felt a thud in my heart; it was as if something was pulling me to stand.
I know you might be wondering why I am making a fuss over a 100GHS. This was because I had just completed college and I had no money in my account except that 100GHS that was given to me by a firm I was working for and the 100 GHS was their ex gratia. Apart from that I had nothing else in my account.
I could not sit down comfortably anymore because the prompting in my heart had increased. I joined the members of the congregation that had taken the bold step of faith. Before we made our pledges, we were asked to say a prayer and mine was that I needed a good place to offer my National Service and a better job afterwards.
At the time I stood at the altar, I had no idea of the scripture in 2 Samuel 24:24 where David replied King Aranuah saying, No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing …..
The 100 cedis that I offered the church did cost me much. I did not feel the pain till I stood in front of the ATM to withdraw the money. When I put it in the envelope, I knew this was a very big sacrifice I was making because it was going to cost me even money for transportation.
Although, I felt the pain when I made my sacrifice I knew God was going to bless me and indeed, He has. I had a great place right here in Accra to offer my National Service and I did not even complete it because I had another wonderful job offer. There have been several employments after that National Service and I know it was because if that sacrifice I made at the altar on that fateful day.
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you should have completed my dear. God blesses us yes, but He himself sees things through so we must complete every task, race set before us. Its great you responded. All the gold and silver belong to Him. Its the sacrifice that we make which become as perfume before His throne which really matters.
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@OyooQuartey Thank you very much for reading and the encouraging words. We really appreciate it. God bless you!
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