June 25, 2019

June 25

Running with Jesus

Luke 21:3-4 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:"For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had."

     Giving is something this millennial generation needs to learn about. In the verses today the wealthy dropped their coins to be seen in public so a jingle could be heard. Jesus told that the poor woman had given the most because it was all she had. You see God looks at the attitude of the heart. Little is much when God is in it.   I try to teach tithing to all my students. We learned early in life to tithe and that is what is due Him! Offerings and gifts are above the tithe. That is when the blessing flows and we have joy in our hearts. 

      We should give because it reflects where our heart and love is! Habakkuk says we rob God when we don't tithe.  This woman knew she could not out give God! She put Him first and now her story has been told for thousands of years to help others give with the right attitude.

      I want to challenge all of you to give your tithe for this month and find ways to give offerings above the tithe. Keep your eyes on Jesus and see if you don't receive a blessing! 

 Father, I know You have blessed us more than we deserve! Help us to give from the depth of our hearts! What a joy to be a giver and not always a taker! 

Tomorrow: Standing on His promises.

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015