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Grace to Give and Receive

by Brett Fuller on April 09, 2018

When God decides to do something in the earth, His standard operating procedure is to use a person/people. The Bible is filled with men and women who were used to speak and perform for God, though it was actually God doing the speaking and performing.

This is the reason Jesus aligned the benefit the recipient of the ministry received with the reward the minister would receive for discharging his service. He said in Matt 10:41, "He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward…”

This statement forever clarifies God’s disposition regarding those who we consider most gifted and the “garden variety” folk. See, only God can enable both the receiver to receive and the giver to give. So it stands to reason, that if the same grace is needed to receive His word as to minister His word, that He would reward the hearers/receivers to the same level as the minister.

So, let’s not hinder the benefit progression. If ministers, keep ministering and receivers, keep receiving, everybody will live right and live well…

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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