partnership

Partnership is born out of relationship. The Apostle Paul spoke of his beloved partner, Timothy, in Philippians 2:20 (AMPC), "For I have no one like him (no one of so kindred a spirit) who will be so genuinely interested in your welfare and devoted to your interests." Clearly, such a divine relationship can only be wrought by the Spirit of God in purpose, thought and action. Interesting the word "wrought" means carefully formed and worked into shape by artistry and effort. That is Divine Connection!

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I'm reminded in the Old Testament of David and Jonathan's divine connection. God knitted them together in covenant because it was said that Jonathan loved him as his own life (I Samuel 18:1&3). Ruth exclaimed to Naomi, "Wherever you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people will be my people and your God my God" (Ruth 1:16).

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Time and time again, we can see how God defined partnerships by divine connections for His purposes and plan throughout the ages. We can identify the depths of enduring love and devotion seen in them. Paul enlightened and prompted by the Holy Spirit in Romans 9:3 proclaimed that he himself would be cut off from Christ for the sake of his brethren Israel. But for me, the greatest example is displayed by the Master Himself. "For God so loved the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son..." (John 3:16). He gave a Body, Jesus His Son, for a Body, the Body of Christ. What a great harvest on that great seed!!! Glory! Hallelujah!!!

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God has strategically joined and knitted our hearts together for His great work in the earth for such a time as this. Your continuous partnership is born out of relationship through prayer, finances, resources, your time and commitment. It is valued and treasured both in heaven and upon the earth. You are valued and treasured both in heaven and upon the earth! We are praying Philippians 4:17 (AMPC) specifically with strong purpose over you, "Not that I seek or am eager for (your) gift, but I do seek and am eager for the fruit which increases to your credit (the HARVEST OF BLESSING that is ACCUMULATING TO YOUR ACCOUNT)."