Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 2 Corinthians 9:6
“A minister of Christ is both a granary, to hold the corn, and a steward, to give it out; he, then, is an unfaithful servant who dealeth not out bountifully the bread of life.”
Thomas Watson in Puritan Gems; or, Wise and Holy Saying of the Rev. Thomas Watson, Anglican Minister. edited and arranged by the Rev. John Adey (London: Snow and Ward, 1850) 98.
I like this picture of the granary. It holds the good stuff that people need in a temporary way for dispensing bountifully. Imagine if every minister adopted this word picture.
Let’s play out the implications. God desires that His ministers (that includes all His servants) receive blessings for enjoyment and sharing. The granary stores it temporarily for dealing bountifully.
The ministry in Pakistan continues to far exceed all expectations. Thanks for your prayers. I am dispensing from the granary and having to refill each morning. Appreciate your ongoing prayers. Thanks.