For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

 During my early years of life, I recall my mother was very active in our church’s mission program. At one point she served as the committee chairman and ensured our church stayed on tract with biblical support of missionaries in the field. Just a year before her passing, she connected me with one of the missionary couples she supported over years, who retired from overseas and settled in my state of Georgia. I was fortunate to meet with them on several occasions as they enjoyed camping at one of the campgrounds my work managed.

 After mom had passed, this couple was going through their financial records and found a record of donations my mom had made over those years of giving. To my amazement, the sum was in the thousands. As the missionary couple told me, she was faithful in supporting their mission field. It truly blessed my heart to know her loyalty to God’s kingdom work made a difference in the lives of those who were served by this sweet couple.

 As a child of God, He has equipped you with talents and resources to advance Kingdom work, it’s up to you to put those talents to work and utilize your resources to the fullest. There may be times when you wonder if your talents and resources are truly effective; just know that God sees your heart and will bless you for your obedience to do what He’s called you for “good works, which God prepared beforehand”.

 If anyone serves Me, let him follow ME; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor. John 12:26

   I’m sure my mother didn’t know where every penny was spent in the mission field, but she left that up to God to handle, while she remained faithful to give. Although those resources were utilized thousands of miles away, I’m sure her heart was with them every day, serving God, as a faithful steward of God’s resources. May you follow my mother’s example to serve in obedience and without question, for God will honor your commitment in advancing the Kingdom of God across this globe! God bless!