The Kingdom Assignment: What Will You Do with the Talents God Has Given You?

by Denny Bellesi

The parable of the talents says that if I take what I have, and give it to God, unlimited things can happen for others. Is this true and does it work today are questions that are being answered in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310243238
• ISBN13: 9780310243236
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
• Length: 109 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

... because He paid it forward !

This little 109 pages inspirational book is a very captivating page-turner. As a Christian you will not read it without being changed or having your paradigm on money and possesions changed. As a non-Christian you will understand the rich meaning of the "Parable of the Talents" (book of Matthew chapter 25 verses 14-30) and what, at the practical level, Christianity is all about and what it means to work for the Kingdom of God. The closest analogy that I can think of is that this book is the Christian counterpart of the movie "Pay It Forward." Actually the idea behind the "Kingdom Assignment" that pastors Denny and Leesa Bellesi felt compelled to follow, was God's brainchild idea for the church that they served in. The Bellesis were inspired while watching the famed movie in a theatre, and then prayed about the seed that God had planted in their hearts. The book not only tells the story of that seedy "Kingdom Assignment," but also discusses what Jesus taught about money and possesions. As a result of prayerful consideration, at the beginning of October in 2000, the church handed out $100 dollar bills to 100 people (a mix of volunteers and volunteered members). Then the pastor told them what their assignment is with their individual $100 bills: 1) the money does not belong to you, but it's God's money. 2) one has to use the money to further or to benefit God's Kingdom, 3) in three months all 100 of them were to come back and tell the church how they had put the $100 in God's service. I will not spoil the results for you, but I will mention that this real event and the aftermath has been covered by Dateline, People magazine, and the Associated Press from which many national newspapers carried the story. You will be inspired to always help your neighbor, in good and bad, and to think of material possesions and non-material talents as something to use, manage, and be a stewart of for God's Kingdom and the well-being of fellow mankind.

The Bellesi's are Stewards who Obeyed the Voice of God

"The Kingdom Assignment" is not merely a best selling book, it is an example of what happens when stewards are obedient to the voice of God. True stewards already know that we own nothing. Everything that we have belongs to God, regardless of what it is that we have. This book not only encourages us to be the best steward possibe, but it also challenges us to step out and do something to make a difference. God gave the Bellesi's something that they could not accomplish in their own power, which is how God operates. It is amazing what the body of Christ can do when we are on one accord.

I'll never look at my wallet the same again

I just love the practicality of this book. The inspiring stories are wonderful examples of how God's work can be done through anyone, young and old, even if you have only a few dollars a month to give to charity or someone in need. You can read it in an afternoon - and be inspired for a lifetime.

It's a call to action not another book to read

The Kingdom Assignment is a very easy read with lots of amazing stories. It's a call to not just learn about Jesus but to actually take part in building his kingdom by making the most of each dollar that we are entrusted with. If you choose to buy this book and take the time to read it I beg of you to try the assignment!! 100$ is not that much money. Take the risk and see if God doesn't reveal himself to you and others in an amazing way.

A Must Read for Every Believer

Wow! What a great little book! Denny and Leesa take a profound biblical truth and put in very "doable" terms. Anyone can be involved in a kingdom assignment. Not only were the stories of what God was able to do with $100 amazing and moving, but also what He did in the lives of those given the assignment. Their lives were also forever changed. This has challenged me to look at how I spend money more carefully and also challenged my family to do our own kingdom assignment. This is a must read for every believer!