"Be firm, steadfast, always abounding in the work of God — doing more than enough in the service of the Lord" (1 Corinthians 15:58, AMPC). In the final message of the March giving series, Pastor Nana Boadum sets out the kingdom's three expectations for a giver: a superior standard, a second-mile mindset, and sacrificial living.
The seven movements
- "Enough" implies a standard — whose? God's standards are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), and He evaluates by the heart, not the outward appearance (1 Samuel 16:7).
- The superior standard. "You have heard it said, but I say to you": anger judged like murder, lust like adultery, your word as your bond (Matthew 5). Even tithing is a higher call — the first and the best.
- The second-mile mindset. Turn the cheek, carry the pack two miles (Matthew 5:39-41): the Macedonian churches, tested by many troubles and very poor, overflowed in rich generosity — giving far more than they could afford, because they first gave themselves to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:1-5).
- Don't stop at three strikes. King Joash struck the ground three times and lost full deliverance (2 Kings 13). Slacking too early is detrimental to destiny — perhaps you were one more strike from the breakthrough.
- Sacrificial living. Everything in the flesh wants comfort and a quick way out, but Jesus prayed "nevertheless, Your will be done" (Luke 22:42). You cannot choose convenience, escape sacrifice, and still get the prize.
- Giving that outlives you. Hezekiah's "peace in my day" mindset mortgaged posterity; Abraham's tithe blessed Levi generations later (Hebrews 7:9-10). Be a transgenerational giver.
- The rainbow was provoked by an offering. Noah's costly, unrequested sacrifice moved God to promise never to flood the earth again — and to hang His own rainbow as the sign (Genesis 8:15-21). Giving done freely and sacrificially touches the heart of God and changes outcomes.
Walk away with this
Poverty is not an excuse and trouble is not an excuse — the widow's two coins outgave the billionaires. Lay down the "finished my service" mindset, give God your first and best, and keep striking the ground: do more than enough.