By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA
Ho-Fiave (V/R), Oct. 20, GNA – Reverend Alfred Agbetsiafa, the District Pastor of the Church of Pentecost, Ho-Fiave District, has called on Christians to adopt a lifestyle of generous and sacrificial giving.
He said this was a divine principle that brings increase, unlocks supernatural favour, and leads to lasting transformation in the life of the believer.
At the climax of the Church’s Area Week celebration, Pastor Agbetsiafa delivered a sermon on the theme “Giving”, using Proverbs 3:9–10 as his anchor scripture.
He urged members to honour the Lord with their possessions, assuring them that “God will fill your barns with plenty and make your vats overflow with new wine.”
He explained the importance of giving using a relatable scientific analogy: “Human beings give out carbon dioxide (CO₂), which plants receive, and in return, we get oxygen (O₂). If you only want to receive and never give, you will eventually die because giving is part of living.”
Pastor Agbetsiafa emphasised that increase only comes through the act of giving. “Until you give something out to the soil, you will never receive anything in return,” he said.
He stated that God has embedded the principle of multiplication in giving, adding that even in the natural world, no harvest comes without sowing.
Highlighting biblical examples, Pastor Agbetsiafa cited the story of King David, who longed to build a temple for the Lord but was denied the opportunity. Despite this, David made massive preparations and gave generously toward the work.
“Today, we have the opportunity David never had,” Pastor Agbetsiafa told the congregation. “Let us also contribute generously toward the building and development of God’s house.”
Referencing Genesis 22:15–18, the pastor recounted how Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac, moved God to swear an irrevocable blessing upon him. “Giving can provoke God to make a covenant with you,” he explained, “because God does not ignore sacrificial offerings.”
He added that some levels of breakthrough require more than prayer and fasting. “There are times when prayer, speaking in tongues, and fasting may not bring the desired answer—but giving can,” he said.
Turning to the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:9–11, Pastor Agbetsiafa pointed out how years of prayer and weeping yielded no result until Hannah made a vow to give her son to the service of God. “That singular act of sacrificial giving turned her life around,” he said, “and God gave her not just Samuel, but many more children afterward.”
He encouraged members not to withhold what they have, no matter how small, emphasising that the act of giving is often the missing key in unlocking a person’s destiny.
Quoting 2 Corinthians 9:8–10, he reminded the church that God gives seed to the sower and increases the store of those who give. “Sometimes, all you need is divine direction,” he said, “and such direction often comes when you give and touch the heart of God.”
He concluded by urging all believers to cultivate the habit of consistent, cheerful, and sacrificial giving—not just money, but of time, energy, and resources. “Give as if your life depends on it,” he said, “because your reward will come in double measure.”
The Area Week celebration brought together members from various assemblies under the Ho-Fiave District.
The week featured prayer meetings, Bible studies, and a strong focus on spiritual growth and generosity. The final service served as both a spiritual awakening and a practical call to support the ongoing development of the church and its mission.
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Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Christabel Addo