THE BLESSINGS OF GIVING Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. And try Me now in this, Says the Lord of hosts, If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. Malachi 3:10 Our money is a direct reflection of the priorities of our lives. We like to disconnect the two, but really they are very connected. Jesus said, Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be (Luke 12:34). We will invest in our passions. If you want to find out what a persons interests are, then take a tour of their cheque book or expense account and see where they are spending their money. Although some make more money than others and some are more successful than others, here is the thing we all need to keep in mind: We need to take what God has given us and be wise stewards over it, investing generously in the work of the kingdom of God. God blesses generosity. Paul wrote, You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And dont give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:7). Some will say, I cant afford to give. Really? I cant afford not to give. Giving is not just for rich people; it is for all people. Everyone should invest in Gods kingdom. Here is something to consider: Maybe one of the reasons you are having financial struggles is because you have not honoured the Lord in your giving. Am I saying that if you give, then God will make you rich? No, I am not saying that at all. But Scripture connects the two. Paul follows up 2 Corinthians 9:7 with this statement: And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have abundance for every good work. (vrs 8). Everyone should give. And as you give to the Lord, He will bless you for it. Prayer: Lord, all that I have is Yours. I give it all to You. Scriptural Reading: Malachi 3:8-12
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