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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-22-20

2 Corinthians 9:6 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

God loves when we give.

Not only does He love when we give, but He loves when we give bountifully and with a right attitude (cheerfully), not grudgingly or with a bad attitude.

This takes on new meaning when we begin to look at the Greek text and the various translations that are available.

The word to look at here is “bountifully”.

The Greek word used in the original texts is the same Greek word where the English word “eulogy” is derived from. When we think of a eulogy, we tend to relate that to a funeral. But in reality, it means “blessing”.

When a eulogy is spoken at a funeral, it is a blessing to those who hear it, as well as a verbal blessing over the person who has passed.

So, in reality, what Paul was saying is that if we sow (give) bountifully (to bless others), we will also reap (get) bountifully (a blessing returned to us).

It’s important to remember that we don’t give to get. We give because we want others to be blessed. We give because God has told us to do so.

But God established this principle thousands of years ago; if we give, we get. It’s very simple in its most basic form.

It’s when man tries to twist it or pervert it that it begins to get complicated and out of line with what God intended.

What God is telling us overall is that what we receive will be proportionate with what we give, and the attitude with which we give it.

Let’s give bountifully, as Jesus Himself told us to do!

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-31-19

Luke 21:4 (NKJV) 4 for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings for God, but she out of her poverty put in all the livelihood that she had.”

The widow in this verse had touched Jesus’ heart because she gave out of her poverty. Despite being in poverty, she honored God and she gave.

There are some today that don’t even give out of their wealth, let alone out of their poverty. Giving doesn’t enter their minds. They think their money is theirs, and they want it all.

A man that I looked up to at one time said to me, “tithing is only for the old testament days.” It sickened me to hear such a thing. This kind of talk will keep people in bondage.

If tithing is only for the Old Testament, why was Jesus so impacted by what He saw? Why would He notice such detail and effort on the part of this widowed woman?

Because He saw a willingness in her to obey, honor God, and do what was right. No matter what it cost, she was going to give. And yes, from her impoverished state, she gave her offering.

Obedience always moves God. It catches His attention and it causes Him to do the impossible on our behalf.

What are we waiting for today? Do we want to move Him? We can start with giving. Giving from our present situation.

Don’t wait until we have an abundance. And if we do have an abundance, make it count. Make it mean something. May we feel the sacrifice of it.

This widowed woman was in great need herself, but out of her poverty she gave to God first.

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-31-19

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

We recently shared in a video how God brought us through a season of famine that looked quite hopeless to us. We were struggling financially due to a factory closure. Our income had been severed and it left us in shock.

In the midst of that famine, though, God spoke to our hearts as we listened to a message about covenant. That day, we learned the importance of entering into a covenant with the Almighty, the Creator of everything we see.

And in the midst of our lack, we did just that; entered into a covenant with Him that would change our lives.

As we prayed over a massive pile of bills and repented before God for not putting Him first in our finances, He began to teach us and direct us. He also went to work on our behalf.

God began to show us favor in areas where we thought there was no hope or chance for favor. He began to show us that because we had chosen to give and to honor Him with what little we had, He would lead us out of the famine.

No, we did not come through it without wounds or scars. But we did come out of it with victory and changed hearts.

The key to all of this was one thing: giving.

As we gave, God gave back to us. He provided for us, He opened up opportunities for us, both financially and spiritually. And it was during this season of famine that he called us to lead, and to share His message with others.

We didn’t know at the time exactly how it would all play out. We just knew that things were changing, and that it was all by God’s hand.

Now, just over 20 years later, we live 100% by faith each and every day. God showed us that honoring Him with everything we have is the only way to live. And when we do this, He also honors us.

We no longer work corporate jobs. We work for God full time. And we rely on Him for everything we need.

He has brought some wonderful people into our lives who trust Him enough to sow into this work, making it possible for us to do what we do. And for that, we are eternally grateful.

We are in awe at how God provides for us, day by day. And for those who give, we offer a heartfelt “Thank You”. You are truly appreciated for your obedience to the Holy Spirit.

We love each and every one of you.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-26-19

2 Corinthians 9:7 (NKJV) 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Give as we purpose in our hearts. Another way of saying this is, as we set our minds to it.

Giving is huge! God watches our giving because it means something to Him. He even watches our attitudes as to how we give.

Giving should be something we take very seriously. Giving will cause us to be more at peace within ourselves. There is a rest that comes with giving.

When we lay our heads down at night, we know that all is complete as we gave accordingly. What a wonderful way to live, and so rewarding.

Slow down, look around and listen. God will guide us in the steps of giving, and what an honor it is to be able to give.

Be a cheerful giver! Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-26-18

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

God sees what we do with everything we have, including our finances. He knows if we are giving to Him from our firstfruits or not.

God is loving and patient with us, and He gives us time to understand certain things. He’s not forceful, but kind.

He knows when we have been shown and when we have heard enough, and that it is time for us to pass the test.

Today, that is the question for those whose hearts God has been working on. Are we listening and then taking the steps of obedience even in our finances?

Are we doing what is right with our finances, or are we doing what we want with them?

Taking the right steps with our finances will determine our outcome.

Did you know that we can actually tie God’s hands?. If within our will we say no to Him, we have effectively tied His hands.

He gives us a free will to do what we choose. He won’t force us to do anything. He will just show us what He wants and then wait until we freely do what He is asking us to do.

Then He can do His part.

Whether we follow His timing or not is entirely up to us. But choosing to do things our own way can get us into some trouble at times.

He is waiting on us to pass the test regarding our finances so He can take us to the next level and measure back to us with the same measure that we use.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-21-18

Mark 12:41-43 (NKJV) 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. 43 So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury…

The woman in the verses above gave out of her poverty. She gave out of her need, her lack. She could have used those coins to pay for something to sustain her in the natural.

Are we feeling poor and broke today? How many of us think that when things get tough we have to pull back, reduce or stop our giving?

Maybe we owe back taxes or we have debt up to our eyeballs. Maybe we are on the verge of losing everything. Our business may be in the red. Maybe our home is in need of repairs or our car is falling apart. It doesn’t matter what state we are in.

Mark 12:44 (NKJV) 44 for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.”

If we have something to give, we need to sow that seed today!

It doesn’t matter how big or small it is. Get rid of it and put it in a place where it will grow, where it will come back to you good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over!

God has a place for your seed to be sown today. Ask Him where to put that seed and He will guide you. When you obey, just like this woman did, He will see your heart condition and your faith in Him and He will help you through your time of trial. He is our Provider.

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-25-16

Luke 21:4 (NKJV) 4 for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings for God, but she out of her poverty put in all the livelihood that she had.”

Looking back many, many years, to when we first started to tithe and give of our offerings, we were in a position just like this woman; Broke, and in debt.

We heard a message about “Entering into a Covenant with God” being taught that day, and we KNEW God was speaking to our hearts.

We really didn’t question the financial position we were in. We just knew we had to take this step if we ever were to get out of our situation.

On our ride home that day we were silent. It was a humbling kind of silence. We had made a decision in our hearts and decided that no matter what, we would make a covenant with God and give to Him first.

We gave out of our poverty and our need.

Things did start to change for us. We had to work hard and it didn’t happen overnight. But God was faithful to His word and His promises.

If God is speaking to your heart to give, don’t wait until everything is just so. Start when you feel the prompting. Be prayerful. He will guide your steps.

God takes note when we give to Him and trust that He will take care of our needs.

Luke 21:3 (NKJV) 3 So He said, “Truly I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all;

It was not the amount, but the commitment and sacrifice.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-30-15

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

We had someone write in to us one day, asking us to pray that their financial situation would change, so that they would be able to give.

On another occasion, we had a person tell us that what they really wanted from God was to be able to give abundantly.

In our own lives, understanding the power that lies within giving was one of the major things that helped us to come out of a huge financial situation many years ago.

After listening to a teaching on giving one day, we realized we were in the mess we were in, not because of anyone else’s fault, but our own. We needed to obey God and His word, even in our giving.

If we don’t obey God’s word we cannot expect to receive His promises. So, that day we made a commitment to give to God, first and foremost, from that day forward.

We didn’t know how we were going to pay everything else. We just took a huge step of faith and gave to God first, every time our check came in. Things got paid and it worked! We saw His promise happen right before our eyes!

For others, it may be different. The way we did it may not be the way you should do it. The best thing to do is acknowledge where you are at and go from there.

Pray and ask God where and how you should start. He will guide your steps.

We want this coming year to be a wonderful year for you; the beginning of change in your financial situation. As we hold on to God’s promise, we must begin somewhere. Pray and ask God to bless you so that you may be able to give.

When He gives to you, or should we say when He opens the door for it to come in, don’t spend it on other things. Because that does happen a lot.

Take it, put it in a safe place and give it to where and whom He guides you to.

We are not saying that trials won’t come against you and that everything will always be smooth sailing. But we are saying that when they do come, you will have protection.

Malachi 3:11 (NKJV) “And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field,” Says the Lord of hosts;

There is NO doubt that it changes our situation as we obey God in our giving. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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