Bring Tithes
Bible Reading: Malachi 3:8-12
Author: Liliya Teplyuk (St Petersburg, Russia)
Author: Liliya Teplyuk (St Petersburg, Russia)
Friday 29 March 2024 © The Upper Room.
I love the book of Malachi and have underlined many of its verses in my Bible.
They bring me consolation and sometimes tears. But I had not often looked at the verses about tithes. After all, that message is not for me, I thought. I give money, time and energy.
Today, when our pastor preached about tithing and what it actually means, some people lowered their eyes and looked at the floor.
But for me this was a revelation.
If every believer brought their tithe to the house of God along with some yearning and diligence, we could engage in many wonderful ministries.
We could give daily bread to so many people and serve those whom God loves so deeply.
Is this not a great joy?
From now on I always want to be part of this joy.
Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to be faithful in small things and obey your word so that we might always follow you. Amen