Asking and giving is a divine-human collaboration. God’s plan to provide for the Children of Israel involved asking, but it wasn’t just asking. Israel was instructed to ask but God worked in the Egyptians’ hearts to make them favorably disposed to give. This divine-human partnership is at work today in our fundraising efforts. We must present the need and ask, but the Spirit must prepare the hearts of your donors and prompt them to respond. This passage teaches four fundraising principles. God Moses Every Israelite The Egyptians Think About This: God knows your need and he can move your donors to meet your need. Ask by faith with confidence and leave the results with him. Response: Lord, give me boldness to ask in faith believing you will provide. |
Ron Haas has served the Lord as a pastor, the vice president of advancement of a Bible college, a Christian foundation director, a board member and a fundraising consultant. He’s authored three books: Ask for a Fish – Bold Faith-Based Fundraising, Simply Share – Bold, Grace-Based Giving, and Keep on Asking – Bold, Spirit-Led Fundraising. He regularly presents fundraising workshops at ministry conferences and has written fundraising articles for Christian Leadership Alliance’s Outcomes magazine.