Today’s Reading: Exodus 35:20-29
Today’s Verse: And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD’S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments. Exodus 35:21 KJV
A generous person is one that has a willingness to give and share.
They give their resources, time, and kindness. They often go above and beyond what is expected. They focus on the well-being of others.
The Bible defines generosity as a simple act.
Hebrews 13:16 NIV tells us, “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
Our wisdom and duty consist in giving God the glory.
We all should desire to please Him.
He wants us to use our talents, be they many or few.
That is why He gives us each a different assignment.
They may seem alike, but they are unique in some way.
All for the building of God’s Kingdom.
So He can dwell among us as we gather in His name.
In this passage, we see this spirit of generosity in the Israelites.
“They came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD’S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments” (Exodus 35:21 KJV).
“The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work” (Read Exodus35:22-29 KJV).
Freely they gave their time, gifts, and talents.
They knew how important it was to give into the mission set before them.
Let us follow the Israelites example. Let us willingly give of our resources.
We all have the ability to please and honor God.
The Lord sees and knows our thoughts. He knows what is on our hearts.
He loves a cheerful giver.
Our Lord and Savior is the best example of generosity (John 3:16 KJV).
If He freely gave to bring us life abundantly, we can really take the time to freely give of our resources, time, and talents.
No matter how big or how small our gift is, it helps in its own way. Everything we do has great meaning.
There is nothing like the joy we feel in giving.
Knowing what we give will help encourage someone to follow the Lord.
He wants all who seek Him to have a visible reminder of His presence and a focus for worship.
Church is the place where we are taught about His holiness and His desire to fellowship with us.
A place to learn of His goodness and mercy.
Let us follow His examples and freely give of our resources, time, and talents.
Inviting others to join us as we praise and worship Him.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Father, to be generous in our way of thinking and giving is important. You see and know our thoughts. You have given us everything. You made the ultimate sacrifice. We may not make the same sacrifice, but the state of our hearts is what matters. Giving out of love has great meaning. It draws souls unto You. Help us to give with a willing heart. We want our gifts to bring honor to Your name. Thank You for showing us what it means to have a heart that is willing to give.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen