John 12:8

Text: vs 7-8

Introduction

Some Principles/Assumptions in this passage

1. Opportunities are not always with us

2. Each person will show appreciation according to value

3. We have different approach to what we see and hear

4. Only the Lord knows the motive of all human acts

5. Each person is to serve God the way he or she understands best.

6. While opportunities are not always with us, needs to meet abound.

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How To Be A Ministry Partner

1. There must be Inspiration

Read 2Kings 4:8ff

2Cor 8: 1-5

2. There must be Provision and Distribution

Note that the woman in this passage took the costly oil that she had

Read Acts 4: 33-35

3. There must be Recognition and Appreciation

Read the parallel passage, Matt.26:10-13

Choose To Be A Ministry Partner

1. Be sure of your relationship to and with the Lord, give Him your space

2. Allow the Holy Spirit to sensitize you

3. Be very sincere to see, and appreciate God's mercies and provision

4. Release your substance as you receive grace and as occasions demand

 Conclusion

Begin now to:

1. Be a faithful tither, there is a miracle there

2. Look only to the Lord of the ministry, and not side-talks

3. Be sensitive in your spirit and respond accordingly.

4. Pray for grace always.