Doing Things God’s Way: The Principle of Giving to Mission
At AHAVA Kingdom Ministries International, we believe that giving to mission is one of the most powerful ways we can participate in advancing God’s kingdom. Missions represent the heart of the Gospel—reaching the lost, serving the needy, and spreading the love of Christ to the ends of the earth. When we give to missions, we partner with God in fulfilling the Great Commission, ensuring that His Word touches lives across nations and communities.
The Biblical Foundation of Mission Giving
Jesus Himself established the importance of missions. In Matthew 28:19-20, He gave His disciples the Great Commission, saying:
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
This command to go into all the world is at the core of every mission effort. When we give to missions, we are obeying Jesus’ command to spread the Gospel and make disciples of all nations.
In Romans 10:14-15, the Apostle Paul highlights the necessity of sending people to preach the Gospel:
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent?”
Giving to missions enables those who are called to preach, teach, and serve to be sent out into the world. Our financial support plays a vital role in ensuring that the message of salvation reaches those who have yet to hear it.
The Impact of Mission Giving
The early church understood the importance of supporting missions. In Acts 13:2-3, the church in Antioch sent Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journey after the Holy Spirit had called them. This was done with prayer, fasting, and the support of the local church. Today, when we give to mission efforts, we are following the biblical model of sending forth laborers into the harvest field (Luke 10:2).
Giving to missions extends beyond financial support; it transforms lives. Every dollar given to missions helps spread the Gospel, build churches, feed the hungry, provide education, and offer hope to the hopeless. It fulfills the mandate of Matthew 25:40:
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
When we give to missions, we are serving Christ by serving others.
The Heart of Generosity in Mission
The Bible encourages us to give generously and sacrificially to God’s work. In 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, we are reminded:
“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Missions require resources, and it is through our cheerful and generous giving that God’s work can be accomplished in places where the Gospel may not yet have taken root.
Our giving should be motivated by love for God and a desire to see His kingdom expand. As we give to mission efforts, we are sowing into the lives of people who will hear and experience the transforming power of Christ.
The Blessings of Mission Giving
There is a blessing that comes from giving to missions. Philippians 4:18-19 speaks of Paul’s gratitude to the church in Philippi for their support of his missionary work:
“I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
When we give to missions, it is an offering that pleases God, and He promises to meet our needs in return. Supporting mission work is not just an act of charity—it is an act of worship that brings both spiritual and material blessings to the giver.
Mission Giving Today
In today’s world, mission fields extend from rural villages to urban centers, from schools to refugee camps. Whether it’s local missions or international outreach, every effort to spread the Gospel is a mission worth supporting. Giving to missions empowers ministries to plant churches, distribute Bibles, provide medical care, build homes, and offer practical help to those in need.
As Jesus said in Matthew 9:37-38,
“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
When we give to missions, we are answering this call by enabling workers to go into the harvest fields, both near and far.
Conclusion
At AHAVA Kingdom Ministries International, we believe that giving to mission is a vital part of fulfilling God’s purpose for the church. We are called to be His hands and feet, reaching those who have not yet encountered the love of Christ. As you give to mission, you are participating in the Great Commission, ensuring that the Gospel is preached and that lives are transformed across the world.
We encourage you to pray and seek God’s guidance in how you can support mission work, knowing that every gift makes an eternal difference. Give generously, give cheerfully, and watch as God multiplies your giving to touch lives and build His kingdom throughout the earth.