Understanding the Ministry of Helping

³⁰ And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
³¹ And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
³² And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
³³ But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
³⁴ And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
³⁵ And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
³⁶ Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
³⁷ And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
 (LUKE 10:30-37)

God has called, chosen and commissioned every believer to carry out the ministry of helping people

The Help ministry is not for some special individuals, ministry or church; IT IS FOR ALL.

1 John 4: 19- 21, says, “We love, because He first loved us. If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should love his brother also.

The basic focus of a man’s destiny is helping our fellow human”.

The reason why God gave us all the gifts and blessings to us is not for personal consummation or satisfaction, but for the purpose of impacting and adding value to people’s life.

God said, “We must go and help to in trials”. This is the believers’ commission. This is our mission on earth.

Any vision that does not impact or add value to people’s lives is not a kingdom vision…it is a vision from God!

Rufus E. Yamoah visit to the Charity Home

The Joy of living…is helping.

The best way to become a positive change agent is by helping people.

The most effective way to transform our society is becoming interested in people and genuinely work to see change happen in their lives.

What is your ministry’s vision and mission?

What is your goal in life?

We must have a shift today…from I, ME and SELF and begin to focus on people…

Sacrificial living is the best life to live.

Helping others is the love life God has called us to live

Who Are Those in Trials?

Trials are simply times of difficulties and afflictions.

Examples are:

1.      Loss of a loved one.

2.      Falling into sickness.

3.      Time of failure/ disappointment.

4.      Time of lack/ destitution.

5.      Demonic oppression/ possession.

6.      Heart broken in relationship/ rejection.

7.      Times of sin bondage.

8.      Loss of a loved one.

           CAUSES OF DIFFICULTIES AND TRIALS

1.      God.

2.      Satan.

3.      Man/ self.

         How to Develop to the Help Ministry

1.      Being filled with the Love of God.

2.      Having the Spirit of mercy/ compassion.

3.      Possessing the Grace of God.

4.      Gift of help/ care.

        POWERFUL STRATEGIES FOR CARRYING OUR YOUR HELP MINISTRY

1.      Interceding for people.

2.      Giving financial/ material things to the needy.

3.      Preaching the gospel to the poor.

4.      Comforting, encouraging and exhorting the broken-hearted.

5.      Using your physical strength for free service.

6.      Imparting our talent/ skills on other people.

7.      Visitation to prisons/ hospital.

ACTION PLAN:

Look for opportunity to help people.

Pray for opportunity to help people.

Grow in grace…advance the Kingdom

Rufus Yamoah

Leadership Trainer