Test God - Do not Rob God

How do we rob God? We rob God when we fail to obey God’s instruction concerning giving tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:8). Unfortunately, when we rob God we will be cursed (Malachi 3:9). However, when we test God and give our tithes the organization that build up God’s people and God’s kingdom allow them to grow and not lack food, which leads to many blessings for us (Malachi 3:10-12). However, first we must give ourselves to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:1- 6). As discussed on day 52, we can’t give reluctantly, but should give cheerfully, because that is what God loves (2 Corinthians 9:7). Where do our priority lie, is it with God or with material things? Money should be a tool to complete God’s work. Matthew 6:33 says seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all things will be added unto you. Let’s avoid the trap of purchasing and hoarding more than what we need. Let us give out the abundance of our hearts. Let’s accept God’s invitation to test Him and see if giving our tithing and offering will bless us financially (Malachi 3:10).

Today’s Prayer:

God, You are our Lord and savior. You give us life, health and strength. You are King of kings and Lord of lords. We don’t want to rob You by failing to obey Your instructions concerning giving our tithes and offerings. We don’t want to be cursed. We want to build up God’s people and God’s kingdom. Help us to not give reluctantly, but cheerfully. Help our priority to lie with You. Help us use our money as a tool to complete God’s work. Forgive us for not seeking first the kingdom of God and Your righteousness. Please forgive us for purchasing and hoarding more than what we need. Help us to give out the abundance of our hearts. We want to accept Your invitation to test You and see if giving our tithes and offerings will bless us financially. Forgive us for all our debts, trespasses, and sins as we forgive our debtors and those who have trespassed and sinned against us. Lead us not into temptation.  Everyday help us to be equipped with the full armor of God as You deliver us from evil. For Yours is the Kingdom, Power and Glory. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.

Today's Scriptures: Malachi 3:8-12, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:33