The Power in Partnership
From the beginning
of "time" as we've all come to know and understand it from the word of God, the Father has shown His intent for
bringing the apex of creation (mankind) into partnership with Him, in the joint-stewardship of the earth through releasing the
supernatural endowment of His Spirit upon mankind!
Without digressing into the "fall of man", or the
subsequent covenants God made with His chosen representatives during the progressive dispensations throughout human history
- His original intent and His plan for mankind through the climax of the ages, for both dynamic partnership
and mutual cooperation with us, has neither been altered or changed!
The heart of God burns with zealous
passion for the explosive synergy of purpose and provision harmoniously colliding through our ordained partnerships
with Him and our thoughtful partnerships with one another.
He longs to see the unrestricted flow
of His life-giving power infusing wholeness, sufficiency, increase, and empowerment to the vessels of honor that release
themselves into the river of eternal bountifulness - which is the evidence of His goodness and love towards mankind.
He is passionate about our connection-capacity to enter into the fullness of all that He intends for each of us; through
the sharing of each other's spiritual grace, and by actively and consistently supporting the work of ministry - prayerfully
and financially for proper distribution of His storehouse on earth, so that the world may see our good works and
glorify the Father in heaven!
What does Partnership with PIHIM mean for YOU?
Whether
you are returning the tithe or giving an offering, the principles of both are important to understand, so that the maximum
benefits and the supernatural release of empowerment - through these simple acts of faith, facilitates God's eternal purposes in
timely measures for life-long fruitfulness.
When God ministers to anyone's heart to partner
with this soul-winning ministry, we are both humbled and conscious of the blessing and responsibility given to us
to both properly steward the seed sown in His name, and bathe the seed as well as the individual/family/ministry with
His prophetic promises.
Why the STRUGGLE for so many people who faithfully give?
So many times in the church, when the time of tithing or giving is conducted in the normal order of service in our
worship experiences weekly - there seems to be a sense of anxiety and apprehension.
Anxiety and apprehension
often exists because people who have been faithful in their giving are weary with not seeing the "windows
of heaven opened with the blessings poured out, where they won't have room enough to receive."
"Why haven't they seen the release they've expected?"
I believe there are two primary reasons:
1) Blatant mishandling
of God's "storehouse" by spiritual leadership.
2) Insufficient capacity of God's people to receive
the blessing that He longs to pour out!
Without going in to a deep theological exposition - suffice it to say that
the Old Testament book of Malachi is actually written primarily for "spiritual leaders" to correct the misuse of
their authority concerning offering polluted food upon the altar, and abuse of their position concerning taking the best
(from the storehouse) and offering the least. The priest were supposed to eat the "fat" that remained from
the sacrifice - NOT taking from the top, based upon what they believe is their value or worth!
The
bottom-line is THEY ARE NOT ACCOUNTABLE WITH THE USE OF FUNDS!
You might ask
-" What does their abuse and misuse have to do with me? I am being faithful to give as unto the Lord!"
Well - your intentions are NOT the issue all together! God has given us all common sense
and discernment. If the preacher is prospering and the people are not - it is clear what is taking
place!
Here is a simple illustration to help...
If
I "sincerely give" my money to a licensed broker, who I should obviously be able to trust on the
surface, and find out later that all my money was lost in some money laundering scheme - the disappointment and devastation
will be quite upsetting; especially if you've been investing for years. But, there are always "indicators"
and signs that we just fail to see because our trust was in the person!
Are we to have a suspicion of every
preacher who asks for money, and need to see a tax return or certified financial statement before we decide to tithe?
NO!
But, because we are to know a tree by the fruit it bears, we should discern prayerfully God's
mind concerning our giving, and hold our spiritual leaders to accountability to external audits overseen by ad hoc committees
and accounting professionals that will not allow the leader's influence to taint the necessary investigation and stewardship
of the minister and ministry!
So, being "cursed with a curse" is really an indictment against
the people for not being wise in the return of the tithe and offerings they give - and, the preacher who is
not seeing God's people prosper as the word has promised. This should also deeply hurt their hearts (the shepherds)
to the core - if they're true shepherds AT ALL!
Well - Why would God let this go on for so long anyway? In the book of Jeremiah, the second chapter
and the nineteenth verse, there is a powerful truth that simply says "your own wickedness is your correction...".
In other words - we think being "cursed with a curse" means that God expends His energy (so to speak)
in bringing correction and rebuke, which He may or may not do. But, as we all know, when we mature or grow into the
age and stage of accountability and responsibility - the best thing our parents could do for our "hard heads" is
let the consequences of our own actions TEACH US! Meaning - literally, license is given to the enemy to wreak havoc
in your life, and keep the minister from being truly effective for the Kingdom of God!
What
do we have to do to see real change and transformation in our lives FINANCIALLY?
CONNECT YOUR SEED TO HIS DIVINE PURPOSE!
1) Identify the "storehouse"
God has called you to thoughtfully partner with.
2) Release your financial seed along with God's word in faith for
His covenant to be established in the earth through you and your family.
3) Worship in expectancy as you give, knowing
that every sacrifice and all obedience will be greatly rewarded. If you treat "returning the tithe" as an
act of worship - as you go to the altar to return your tithe and offering to the priest, the endowment and
spiritual impartation of the priestly blessing would be released upon you. In other words - when you give, you should
expectantly reach for a release of Christ's endowment upon your life and family.
If God is prayerfully
leading you to partner with us, we will agree for you to see this lived out in your life so that there is NO
fear, anxiety or apprehension about giving to PIHIM.
May God Richly Bless You in Your Obedience
to Him!
