Luke 8:3, says
“Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own resources to support Jesus and his disciples.”
I find this particular verse astonishing. Not only because of Joanna or Susanna, but also the unwritten many, who thought Christ needed them. Often it’s the reverse. Yet God is seen working with them, in response to their voluntary service and heartfelt sacrifice. Incredible.
Let’s explore the scriptures together on the sufficiency of Christ. Never once did the Lord lack (John 6:1-14; Matthew 17:24-27), but we see He received from others to support His ministry (John 12:6). Why then? God was creating an opportunity for these ones to be blessed, for their names to be remembered honourably (Matthew 26:6-13), also Christ wouldn’t reject an act to Him that was genuinely in God’s honour. Christ also leaves us an example, not as a rule but of necessity, that those who work for God are truly worthy of honour (Acts 20:33-35; Philippians 4:16-18; Mark 9:41).
I also consider relevant King David’s consideration towards building God’s house, because in grace and according to his assignment God gave credence to his work (1 Chronicles 28; 22:8-12).
As you wait on God this moment, consider the grace of Christ and how that in sufficiency, He had compassion to bless. The summation of this thought is to see it’s a priviledge to aid the Lord. Funny as that seems, yet true in many a ramifications. Again, obedience in faith and gratitude is more.
God bless.
Evangelist Israel Okunwaye
