Category: 58

58 “They came, both men and women, as many as were willing-hearted…”

 Exodus 35:22

 The work of the Lord was to go forward with the support of the people of God. They came to give to the Lord with willing hearts and minds subdued to His commands. Everyone came, men and women, and willing gave of their treasures, gold jewelry that could be used for the work of the Lord.

“Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

 2 Corinthians 9:7

 God does not just require our goods, but that we give in a right spirit that glorifies Him and reflects our deep love for our God. God gives everyone resources and it is up to us to sort out our giving back to God and ensure that we are keeping the whole command of God and not just keeping everything for our own use. It is easy to think that we will not manage if we give to God but if we honour God in our giving, He will honour us and bring us into an open space and great blessing. This is not prosperity gospel but the love for God that gives and gives.

 God is looking for His people to honour Him and give Him of their best and make sacrifices for Him. It is part of our spiritual worship and a sign of our devotion to the Lord. Let us sort out our incomings and outgoings and make sure we are giving to God as we should and supporting His work in our local church.