MEMORISE: So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. – 1 Corinthians 9:7
BIBLE READING: Malachi 3:8-12
8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.
10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
MESSAGE:
In today’s Bible reading, God invites us to bring our tithes into His storehouse. He promised that when we do this, He will pour out blessings that are so abundant that there won’t be room to receive them. This reveals a key principle about giving: it is not about losing but about creating room for God’s provision in our lives.
Contrary to the belief of some people that tithing is a scheme by pastors to defraud people, it is a divine instruction that is backed up with a promise. However, simply paying your tithe or giving to God is not enough; God desires that you do it with a cheerful heart. Our heavenly Father is not a beggar; therefore, when you give to Him, do so wholeheartedly, trusting that He will bless you abundantly.
My dear child, whether you give God your time, resources, or talents, do so generously and joyfully, knowing that He will reward you bountifully. True giving is not measured by the size of the gift but by the heart behind it.
KEY POINT:
Giving to God is not enough; you must do it with a cheerful heart.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Mark 9:31-50, Numbers 28-30