🌱 Thriving in Tithing: The Power of Obedience and Faith 🙌🏽
Speaker: Lady Tarsha Jefferson
🗓️Date: Sunday January 26, 2025
🔗Sermon Link: Click Here To Watch Sermon
📖 Scriptures:
- Romans 4:19-21
- Genesis 15:1-18
- Mark 10:17-22
- 2 Corinthians 9:10-13
- Malachi 3:8
- 2 Chronicles 1:6-9
💡 Key Takeaways from the Sermon
- Focus on the Promise, Not the Reality 🧠✨
Abraham’s unwavering faith was the foundation of his journey. “He staggered not at the promise of God.” Instead of being consumed by his circumstances, he chose to focus on what God promised. When you trust His Word, your reality no longer defines you. 🙏🏽 - The Power of the Seed 🌱💎
- “Your seed will shoot you to places you’ve never been before.” 🚀
- The seed isn’t optional—it’s essential. God doesn’t just request a seed; He requires it. This seed is the access point to unlocking the promises and provisions He has for you.
- Obedience Opens Doors 🏰🗝️
- “Your obedience to your seed gives you access to things worship can’t.”
- Obedience is tied to entitlement and benefits in God’s kingdom. Worship honors Him, but obedience moves Him to act on your behalf🙌🏽
- Faith Is Needed in Every Step 💪🏽🤲🏽
- Faith is not just for the sowing process; it’s essential in the reaping process, too.
- “When you’re fully persuaded, your faith shifts your focus from the process to the promise.”
- Be Fully Persuaded 💭✨
- Persuasion: A change of mind based on evidence.
- Abraham became fully persuaded, aligning his thoughts and actions with God’s promises. This alignment allowed him to see himself in the position God promised him.
- Trust the Process 🛤️🙌🏽
Thriving in tithing requires intentionality:- Obedience: Follow God’s command without hesitation 🤝🏽
- Cultivation: Nurture your seed with faith and expectancy 🌱
- Deliberation: Reflect on what God has asked of you 🤔
- Determination: Stay committed to God’s promise despite challenges 💪🏽
- Expectation: Look forward to God’s fulfillment with anticipation 🕊️
- Sacrifice with Obedience: Trust God with the things you hold dear 🙏🏽
- Protecting the Seed: Guard it from doubt and unbelief 🛡️
- Making Space for Increase: Prepare your life to receive the overflow 📈
🔥 Powerful Quotes from the Sermon
- “When you’re fully persuaded, your faith shifts your focus from the process to the promise.” 🛤️➡️🌟
- “Don’t negotiate your obedience. What is God asking you for? He’s asking for a seed!” 🌱💎
- “God can’t take you where you’re going until you can see where He’s taking you.” 🗺️🙌🏽
- “Your conviction in God and His Word will determine if you obey under pressure.” 💭📖
- “He’s setting you up to have a justifiable reason to move on your behalf.” 🤲🏾
- “Your conviction in God & The Word will determine if you obey(practice faith) when under pressure long term”✨
🙏🏽 Prayerful Reflections
- Remember the Promise: Keep God’s words at the forefront of your mind 🧠💡
- Obey Without Hesitation: Trust that God’s requirements are for your benefit 🤝🏽
- Release Faith with Your Seed: Believe that God will honor your obedience and multiply your efforts 🌱✨
- Protect Your Seed: Refuse to let doubt or fear contaminate what you’ve sown 🛡️
✨ Conclusion
Thriving in tithing isn’t just about finances—it’s about aligning your heart, faith, and obedience with God’s Word. Lady Tarsha reminded us that when we sow in faith, God moves. “A seed is required for God to speak.”
As you step into this season, commit to trusting God fully with your seed, protect it with faith, and expect an abundant harvest. 🌾🌟
Reflection Question: What is God asking you to trust Him with today? How can you take a step of obedience to thrive in your tithing journey? 💭
Let’s continue to plant, trust, and thrive! 🌱🙌🏽