Spent.

In the final point of this past Sunday's sermon, Pastor Benji noted that the kingdom of God is lasting. Because it's an everlasting kingdom, it carries a value that is worth all we have.

Let's reflect on what was shared:

-Since the kingdom of God is everlasting, the wise man secures it (Matthew 13:44-46);
-No sacrifice is too great to ensure we enter this everlasting kingdom (Luke 9:47);
-Present entry guarantees future security (Matthew 19:29).

Are you willing to spend all you have for the sake of God's eternal kingdom? For those of us who are members of Bronx Bethany, we have stated our willingness to give of our tithes and offerings, our time, and our talent to support the work of the local church... but this commitment to the kingdom goes beyond the local church. Our call is to say yes to God, Who can do as He pleases with us.

To paraphrase Oswald Chambers, God can choose to make us poor or rich, sick or well. He can send us to India or plant us in the center of Idaho. He can bless us with respect or cause us to be bombarded with ridicule. It's His call, not ours.

My friends, will you say yes to being spent for the sake of God's kingdom? It's a costly yes, but a worthwhile yes.

Don't pull back. If you suffer with Him, you will reign with Him (see Second Timothy 2:10-13). Yes, God.