In a recent service, Bishop Chris Ankomah shared a message that left the congregation thinking deeply about the way they give. He summed it up in a simple but challenging statement: “The quality of what you give influences your harvest.” Those words didn’t just stir emotions. They sparked self-examination. Many realized it’s not only about giving, but about how and why something is given to God.
Bishop Chris began by reminding the congregation that God’s standard is not just about action, but intention. “You can give something and still not give your best,” he said. “God is not impressed by routine. He responds to honor, sincerity, and sacrifice.” The point was clear. God looks beyond the surface. He weighs the heart, and that is what determines the value of any gift.
Throughout the message, Bishop Ankomah explained that this principle goes beyond financial offerings. It touches every part of life time, service, worship, skills, and even the way one helps others. “You can’t expect a rich harvest from a poor-quality seed,” he said. The congregation was reminded that the effort, heart, and thought put into a gift matter just as much as the gift itself.
One of the most striking statements was, “Generosity isn’t measured only by how much you give, but by the spirit behind it.” Bishop Ankomah explained that God honors those who give deliberately, joyfully, and wholeheartedly. It’s not about convenience – it’s about intentionality. The kind of seed planted determines the strength and abundance of the harvest that comes back.
The Bishop also spoke about the danger of giving without thought. “If what you’re offering is what you wouldn’t value yourself, why should it honor God?” he asked. It was a wake-up call for many to rethink not just the amount, but the quality of what is being offered whether that’s in money, time, or service.
One powerful line that stayed with the congregation was, “The quality of your gift reflects the quality of your relationship with God.” This wasn’t said to make anyone feel guilty, but to call everyone to a higher level of honor. When someone truly loves and respects God, they naturally want to give the best they can not what’s left over, but what’s worthy.
Bishop Chris stressed that giving with excellence is a decision. It doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with the heart and is expressed in action. The value of a gift is not always in its size, but in what it costs the giver. A small act done with love, faith, and sacrifice can carry more weight than something large done without thought or heart.
He also reassured the congregation that God always responds to quality. “God doesn’t ignore what is given in love and faith,” he said. “When you give Him your best, you position yourself for the best kind of harvest.” That harvest might come in many forms. Peace, breakthroughs, unexpected opportunities, or provision that meets needs in unexpected ways.
The message ended with a challenge: “If you want your harvest to change, change the quality of your seed.” The Bishop’s words left the congregation with a choice to keep giving out of routine, or to give with renewed purpose, reverence, and joy. The truth was unmistakable: God is not just counting what is given. He is measuring its worth. And when the seed is excellent, the harvest will be too.
By Yaa Ayeh