(2Co 9:12) "For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God." In this verse the Apostle Paul is teaching the Corinthian Church about the importance of giving financial help (or this service) to missionaries and others who are sharing the Word of God, because they glorify God with many thanksgivings on our behalf. (9:13) also goes on to say, "Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;" Giving to Faith Promise Missions is in itself a ministry (or ministration) of helping missionaries reach the world with the gospel. Paul calls it here an "experiment" (or way that we prove our faith and glorify God). As we celebrate another thanksgiving, we need to remember that God is the one who deserves all the thanks and glory for that we give, and for all that our giving accomplishes on mission field. When we give to FP we are not just giving money, but rather "glory" to a God that has blessed us in such a way, that he lets us help out!
