Many times it is the ones who can’t really afford it who give. Why is that? One woman who “begged us for the privilege of sharing” in our ministry reacted strongly when I said, “We don’t expect you to give money to us. We know you can’t afford it.” Her response was to say “Ian Vail, don’t you rob me of the blessing of giving. If I chose to give to you and Tania then you need to be willing to accept it. I consider it a privilege to give and support you. So don’t rob me of the privilege and the blessing.” Oh how true that is. Read the other story I included in Bible Gems 253 (under the Romans Gems) as well if you need convincing. It is indeed a privilege to give when the Lord wants us to do so. Don’t rob yourself of the blessing.
