The Branch that gives more

Pastor Bill (notes from internship 2009)

Find out your nitch. Those that should be in ministry arn't, and those who are should not be. There's two sides to giving-pay your debts and tithes, and wonder is there enough money extended to others in our lives to make a difference? And also like some of us participating in Run with One we can depend on others to give so we can keep going in the ministry.

They say your job is your life, and your life is your job. If you want something bigger and above or better than the norm then you have to step up. "If you want something you never had, you have to do something you've never done." Nobody owes you anything, but you owe God everything...your life.

It isn't easy in the mission field, it doesn't adjust to you, you must adjust to it. So is your heart able to put out the branch, take the extra step, do the thing you've never done? Or is your heart too hard? Remember, don't ever forget the people who extended there branches to you.

When the branch is extended, it has nothing to do with the paycheck, but with the heart being unhardened enough to put out the branch. Like the old song-"And now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich, because of what the Lord has done for us. Give Thanks."

Wanting more of God is remembering what he has done for you and experiencing the riches God gives when you obey his call, or see the need and do it. Wanting more is not self seeking,seeking what you can get for yourself. Wanting more is processing the treasures enjoyed by others. Sharing and partying in their joy. More is realizing it is not about you, but others.