Mak Sou talks with several church members in one on many new churches opened recently.

Enrichment? About 20 years ago a young widow came into my church office. She wanted advice.  Her husband had left her several hundred thousand dollars and she asked me, “How do I get rich?” She was strictly talking money, so I responded, “I’m not a wealthy pastor, my previous work experience was going broke as a pig farmer, and you’re asking me how to get rich?”

She said, “Well, you’re my pastor and I respect your advice.” I looked back at her and said. “All I can do is tell you that seeking after riches can lead you into traps, but that seeking God first is always best, then ask Him for wisdom”. I gave her a few Bible verses to consider and she thanked me and left. I lost track of her over the years and don’t know how it turned out for her financially. But, I know that as she gave to the Lord she did receive a Godly husband, and her life was enriched.

Sou and I are continually thanked for the “sacrifice” we made in coming to Cambodia. That may seem true from an outside perspective, but we don’t feel that way at all. We are so grateful for the privilege of serving in this position, we feel like the richest people on earth. What you see here is worth more than Gold; these are a few of the new churches started in January.  Materially, I own nothing except for a few worn out sets of Camel shirts and blue jeans, but I could not feel more enriched. Giving of yourself is the surest route to  blessing. And, for some, that may be making money to support the kingdom of God.