Investment

Read

Matthew 16:18 “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.”

Think

What’s your most meaningful investment? Maybe it’s your family, your career, or a home you’ve worked hard for. But Jesus points us to an investment that carries eternal weight—his Church. In Matthew 16:18, he boldly declares, “I will build my church.” Not even the power of hell can stop it. And here’s the beautiful part: he invites you to be part of it.

The local church isn’t just a building; it’s where lives are transformed. Consider Sarah’s story. She walked into church one Sunday after years of isolation and shame. She had convinced herself she didn’t belong anywhere. But someone noticed her sitting alone and struck up a conversation. That small act of kindness turned into weeks of encouragement, invitations to a Bible study, and eventually a deep, healing relationship with Jesus. Today, Sarah leads a Bible study, helping others discover the hope and belonging she found through the church.

When you invest in the church, you’re investing in stories like Sarah’s. You’re giving time, energy, and resources to build a place where the hopeless find hope, the broken find healing, and the lost find belonging. Every prayer, every act of service, and every generous gift echo into eternity.

Maybe you’re hesitant. Maybe you’ve wondered, “Does my small effort even matter?” But Jesus promises that his Church will stand strong. What you pour into it is never wasted. It’s multiplied by his power to change lives forever.

What step can you take today? Choose to invest in the local church. It’s not perfect, but it’s God’s chosen vessel to bring hope to the world—and you have a role in that mission. Lives are waiting to be changed, including your own.

Apply

Take the step and make a personal investment in the local church—whether it’s beginning to tithe or giving beyond what you thought possible. Trust God to use your generosity to impact lives and grow his kingdom.

Pray

Lord, teach me to trust you with my resources and to give generously, knowing you will use it for your glory. Help me see the impact of investing in others and equip me to be part of your work. Lead me to honor you in all I give and do. In Jesus’ name. Amen.