Truth for Today

Discouraging Thought: Finances are tight right now.

Encouraging Truth: "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19

Loving Instruction: "Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' . . . your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness . . . " - Matthew 6:31-33a

Our Reward: " . . . and all these things will be added to you." - Matthew 6:33b

The entire section of Matthew 6:25 - 34 is an amazing message directly from Jesus about worrying. Read it when you have the time! Now I know the main truth for today is not about tithing, and I've never really struggled with tithing simply because I have a Godly Father who instilled the importance of doing so. However, while searching scripture, I foud this verse I don't remember having ever read, which is talking about tithing, and God's promise if we obey:

"Bring the full tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need." - Malachi 3:10

I absolutely love the idea of "the windows of heaven" pouring down blessings. I wonder if we'll get to see these windows and blessings literally one day. Regardless, it is an awesome truth to have, one that brought tears to my eyes tonight. We serve an amazing God!