This week’s message in our Greater Than stewardship series focuses on…..
Abundance > Comfort — the idea that when we truly see everything we have as a gift from God, our hearts shift from guarding what is “ours” to sharing what is God’s. Too often, we live with a mindset of scarcity, believing that generosity threatens our comfort or security. But scripture reminds us that God’s abundance is not limited by our fears. When we trust that God provides more than enough, we are freed to give with open hands and joyful hearts.
Jesus’ conversation with the rich young ruler in Matthew 19:16–26 and God’s promise in Malachi 3:6–10 both challenge us to step beyond what feels safe. True discipleship means moving from comfort to courage — from holding tightly to what we have, to living in the flow of God’s generosity. Abundance is not about having more; it’s about trusting more. And when we do, our giving becomes an act of faith that multiplies blessings far beyond what we could ever keep for ourselves.