Stewardship of God's finances is never easy.
Last year I foolishly landed myself in debt. I struggled..... cause I should have known better.... being a money person.
The strange part was that I was always telling my friends not to fall for it, yet I did. It was indeed a humbling experience.
But God is really good. Despite my folly, He provided and bless me tremendously in my finances. I'm not totally clear yet but redemption is in sight.
In a bid to experdite clearing of debt, I withheld my tithe. In exchange, I decided to give Him more of my time in service. The fool in me thought I could exchange His money with my time.
Up in the mountain recently, the Lord asked me if I'm willing to give my all. I say yes Lord. Then He reminded me, what about my money. I argued, but I gave you more time Lord. I want your time and my money. Alas what have I done?! How could I have rob my Jehovah Jireh?!
But the Lord is indeed full of grace. Just me before I went up the mountain, I decided to tithe for the first time since months. After my encounter with Him, I have decided to TRUST Him, instead of trying to clear the debt myself, and rob Him in the process.
"Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me.
"But you ask, 'How do we rob you?'
"In tithes and offerings.
Malachi 3:8
wow, this is a powerful and moving story.
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