“Nay, may I not do what I want with my own money? But here lies the ground of your mistake. It’s not your own, and cannot be, unless your are the Lord of heaven and earth.”
This profound quote by John Wesley is recounted in an amazing three minute video “John Wesley Lived a Generous Life” produced by Generous Giving and shared with me by Jim Rathbun, a dear friend who serves as director of generous living with the Wesleyan Church.
I am so thankful for my friends at Generous Giving who capture and retell stories like this one to inspire people to greater levels of generosity. In Wesley’s case, I love how the story paints him as an ordinary child and a brilliant young scholar that grew to become a selfless person whose Christian generosity changed the world for Jesus Christ.
I must pause to honor another such young Christ-follower today: Samuel David Hoag. Sammy has been named the valedictorian for the graduating class of Front Range Christian School and in a few hours will deliver a message. I have no idea what he will share but I know this: He exhibits the humble resolve of Wesley, and he is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased.