Founder’s Reflections #9: Monday, November 11, 2024 | Jesus24365 Ministry - Purpose, Generosity & Growing God’s Kingdom

Purpose, Generosity & Growing God’s Kingdom

Founder’s Reflections #9: Monday, November 11, 2024 | Jesus24365 Ministry

Good Morning, dear friends in Christ! 🌅

Thank you for joining me as we reflect on a theme at the very heart of Jesus24365 Ministry: discovering purpose and joy through generosity and dedicating our lives to God’s Kingdom. In Proverbs 11:25, we’re given this beautiful promise:

These words reveal a life-changing truth—that the fulfillment we often seek in other places is found not in accumulating but in giving. When we live generously, we find a deep well of purpose and joy that God provides in return.

Today, I encourage each of you to keep this promise close to your heart and ask What Would Jesus Do? as we reflect on living a life of purpose, service, and community. Let’s begin with a prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to embrace a life of generosity. May we find fulfillment in refreshing others, and may we trust in Your provision for all our needs. Lead us, Lord, as we live in faith, generosity, and love. Amen. ✨

Discovering Our Purpose Through Generosity 🌅

Every journey toward a life of meaning begins with questions. Many of us have spent seasons searching for fulfillment in success, security, or recognition, believing that these pursuits will give us lasting peace. Like so many, I once followed that path, only to find myself feeling empty, as if I were missing a greater purpose.

But everything changed when I turned to Jesus and embraced His teachings. I found the truth that lasting purpose lies in giving, serving, and dedicating ourselves to God’s Kingdom. Proverbs 11:25 became a guiding light, calling me to live a life of generosity and showing me that true prosperity is found in refreshing others. Jesus24365 Ministry was born from this calling—a mission to inspire others to find peace and purpose through living generously, with a heart for God and others.

As Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, “The church is the church only when it exists for others… not dominating, but helping and serving. It must tell men of every calling what it means to live for Christ, to exist for others.” Each step I took toward a generous life revealed God’s abundant blessings. When we offer our time, compassion, and resources, God fills us with peace and purpose beyond what we could ever find elsewhere.

Living in Faith, Trusting in God’s Provision 💖

Choosing a life of generosity often challenges us to trust deeply in God’s provision. We might be tempted to worry that if we give freely, we’ll be left with less. But Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6:33 to “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Through Jesus24365 Ministry, I’ve seen that living generously doesn’t mean missing out; rather, it means experiencing the abundance of God’s love and provision. When we place our trust in Him and pour into others, God meets every need and more. Instead of living with a mindset of scarcity, we’re invited to embrace God’s limitless resources, knowing that He will always provide for us as we step out in faith.

Today, as you face life’s demands, keep asking, What would Jesus do? Jesus lived generously and without hesitation, confident in His Father’s care. As we follow His example, our lives become a powerful testimony to God’s love and faithfulness, reminding us that He will always meet our needs as we serve His Kingdom.

Walking Together, Growing God’s Kingdom 🤝

This journey of faith and generosity is one we’re meant to share. Jesus gathered people around Him, building a community grounded in faith and love. Jesus24365 Ministry is dedicated to fostering this same spirit—a fellowship of believers who serve, uplift, and strengthen each other, creating a ripple effect of love and encouragement.

Each act of kindness, every prayer, and every word of support is a step toward building God’s Kingdom, creating a place where love and faith flourish, and where those who are lost or hurting can find hope. Together, we form something far greater than ourselves, a community that reflects Christ’s light into the world.

Let’s walk this journey hand in hand, finding strength, purpose, and a shared mission in serving God.

Choosing God Above All Else 🌌

The world often encourages us to measure success by what we accumulate, tempting us to focus on what is temporary. But Jesus calls us to seek treasures that last. He tells us in Matthew 6:20 to “store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy.” Living with eternity in mind is a commitment to something far greater than ourselves.

Jesus24365 Ministry is built on this belief: that life’s deepest peace and joy come from growing God’s Kingdom, not from the fleeting satisfaction the world offers. When we focus on God’s purpose, we are free to let go of lesser pursuits, embracing a life devoted to His call.

As you face choices each day, I encourage you to ask, What would Jesus do? Jesus always chose His Father’s will, knowing that nothing could compare to the joy of fulfilling God’s purpose. Let’s make that choice together, seeking not the world’s rewards but the eternal blessings of serving Him.

Closing Reflection and Call to Action

As we close today’s reflection, let’s hold onto the truth of Proverbs 11:25, a promise that those who live generously, refreshing others, will themselves be refreshed. Living with open hearts and hands brings a joy and peace that the world cannot offer. Jesus24365 Ministry is here to walk with you on this journey, helping each of us build a legacy of love, faith, and compassion.

Will you join me in living a life that refreshes others, trusting in God’s abundant blessings? Together, let’s make generosity our way of life, knowing that as we give, God’s blessings overflow in return. Let’s move forward in faith, purpose, and the joy of knowing that we are each a vital part of God’s Kingdom work.

For His Kingdom,

Jeff ❤️