The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count -- Fear Counts, Faith Blesses
"Fear counts what it might lose. Faith counts who it might bless."
BIG IDEA
Fear and faith are both counting. Fear tallies what you might lose; faith tallies who you might bless. Bold generosity means switching columns.
KEY POINTS
• If you wait for perfect conditions, you'll never plant or reap (Ecclesiastes 11:4).
• Faith gives without a tracking number and trusts the return (Ecclesiastes 11:1).
• Fear doesn't just close the hand; it closes the eyes to people in need (Proverbs 28:27).
SCRIPTURES
Ecclesiastes 11:4 · Ecclesiastes 11:1 · Proverbs 28:27 · 2 Timothy 1:7 · Philippians 4:19
TODAY'S CHALLENGE
Take the gift you've been afraid to give. Write down who it would bless, by name. Then give it, and trust Philippians 4:19.
REFLECT
1. What "wind and clouds" have you been watching instead of planting?
2. Whose name belongs in your faith column today?
PRAY
God, You didn't give me a spirit of fear. Help me stop counting losses and start counting people. I trust You to meet every need.
You're better than yesterday, but not near as good as tomorrow. So make today count.