TITHING MY BLESSINGS
Today's reading: Numbers 17-20
"The Lord also told Moses, Say this to the Levites: When you receive the tithes from the Israelites, give a tenth of the tithes you receive--a tithe of the tithe--to the Lord as a gift." Numbers 18:25 NLT
Ever thought about tithing your blessings?
We offer God our tenth of our paychecks, but do we give to Him a tithe on all the other ways He blesses us?
It's got me thinking this morning...
For every so many compliments I receive, I should compliment another.
For every so many cards/notes/letters of encouragement I pull out of the mailbox, I should encourage another.
For every so many prayers I receive on behalf of myself or my loved ones, I should be praying for others and their needs.
For every so many 'hands up' I receive, I should be offering a 'hands up' to another.
God has given me so much--am I tithing, or giving back, a portion of His blessings?
It's not a matter of tit-for-tat.
It's not about being 'one up'.
It's not even about keeping score, carrying an ongoing spiritual checklist or never owing anyone.
It's about realizing Who it is that has gifted me with so many blessings, and in response to His generosity, attempt to give back.
What better way can I thank Him, serve others and be intentional in acknowledging His goodness?
