God is faithful and will do it

“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it” (1 Thess. 5:24 NIV).

Doing it God’s way

The great missionary to China, Hudson Taylor, stated, “God’s work, done in God’s way, will never lack God’s supply.” He proved it by going to China with zero human support, with only the clothes on his back and with a strong call in his heart, expecting God to take care of his every need. And God did bless Him faithfully. Taylor spent 51 years in China. The society that he began was responsible for bringing over 800 missionaries to the country who began 125 schools and directly resulted in 18,000 Christian conversions, as well as the establishment of more than 300 stations of work with more than 500 local helpers in all eighteen provinces.

The key to successful ministry

When I was young and starting out in full time ministry, a pastor friend advised me with these words, “If you want to be successful in ministry, find out what God is doing and get involved with it.” Over the years I got involved in numerous ministries such as Billy Graham crusades and other successful ministries where I clearly saw God’s hand at work, and I got to share in their blessings for the sake of the gospel.

“I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.” (1 Cor. 9:23 NIV)

And remember this

“Apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5 NIV).

Therefore…

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matt. 6:33 NASB)