What does it mean to give with eternity in view?

In this episode, we explore the fourth and final core domain of generosity in the Applied Generosity Framework: A Commission—the call to advance the gospel and participate in God’s unfolding redemptive story. When we engage with this domain, our attention shifts beyond our immediate lives to God’s greater narrative that spans from Genesis to today—and into eternity.

We trace the arc of this story from the garden to the Great Commission, through the expansion of the early church, and into today’s global, multi-directional gospel movements. This domain invites us not only to support missions financially, but to wake up to what God is doing right now and consider the role we are uniquely equipped to play.

We also walk through a six-phase journey of spiritual formation that often unfolds as we engage more deeply with this domain:

• Disconnect: We begin unaware of the eternal story and fully focused on our own.

• Awakening: Our eyes open to the reality of eternity and the significance of our lives beyond this world.

• Concern: We feel the weight of eternity for the people closest to us.

• Compassion: That concern expands to all people and nations, reflecting the heart of God.

• Alignment: Our life begins to reflect eternal priorities—how we give, spend time, and make decisions all start to shift.

• Immersion: We come to see ourselves as active participants in God’s mission, fully integrated into the larger story of redemption.

This is a timely and urgent invitation—not just to consider the Great Commission, but to step into it with our whole lives.

In our next episode, we’ll tie all four domains together and explore how they form a comprehensive picture of how God uses generosity to shape us.