" WE ARE TO GRUBSTAKE ANOTHER "

Greeting to you all and I'd like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This week we will be discussing " SUPPORT ".

The Merriam - Webster Dictionary: Bear, tolerate, (2) to take sides with: back, assist (3) to provide with food, clothing, and shelter (4) to hold up or serve as a fountain for syn uphold, advocate, champion.

Are you or do you know of anyone who is struggling with God's timing in answering their prayers. By supporting those who are struggling, you may help them remain steadfast in their faith and confident in His timing to bring fulfillment to their lives. Sometimes putting another's welfare before our own can save a life. By looking out for each other, we will be free to put forth our best efforts, confident that others are ready to offer help when needed. I'm impressed by the C3 Warriors who are always willing to assist another. So I'm saying to the rest of you don't cut yourselves off from others; instead join together for mutual benefit. You need them as much as they need you. An important function of a community of believers in mutual support in difficult times. When you are experiencing struggles, turn to fellow believers for support by sharing your trials with them and gaining strength from the bond that unites you. Ask them to pray for you. And when others need your support, give it willingly.

Don't be surprised when others don't understand your Christian values, but don't give in to theirs. " THEY CONFRONTED ME IN THE DAY OF MY CALAMITY, BUT THE LORD WAS MY SUPPORT " ( 2 Sm 22:19).

We are responsible to provide for the needs of our ministers and missionaries so they can be free to do their God ordained work. People who are productive in Christian work should not be denied it's benefits - they should receive financial support. The fact that a person is in Christian ministry doesn't mean he or she should be unfairly paid. There is a broader application: Don't be stingy with those who work for you. Spiritual workers deserve their pay, and their support ought to be enough to care for their needs. They shouldn't have to suffer (or leave) because believers don't adequately asses and meet the needs of their ministers.

LAST POINT: It's vital that we treat those who provide support services equally with those on the front lines. Without bookkeepers, secretaries, trainers, and administrators, those with a public ministry would be unable to do their jobs. Are you on the front lines? Don't forget those who are backing you up. Are you in the support group? Realize that your position, although it may be less glamorous or exciting, is vital to the work of the entire group.