SCRIPTURE: And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places. And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar. 1 Kings 3:3-4.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Your love for God is proved by your giving to God.
A young man met me in my office some time ago. He said to me, “Sir, I remember you pulled me out from the crowd in a special program we had in church many years ago. The program was titled ‘A September to Remember’ and the date was 09/09/99. You prophesied that I would be a commander and controller of resources.”
Then he continued, “That prophecy came to pass and in excess.”
Today, that young man has many people working under him. There are people working under him that receive income in millions of Naira every month. His own income is in six figures daily. He is very rigid and faithful in covenant practices.
He told me, “I do not want any negative story around my life. I want the account details of the church so I can make monetary transfers any time. I do not want to give any form of excuse for not paying my tithe. I want to do these things very faithfully because there are many enemies today. I want to be securely under cover. I do not want to leave my life to chance.” That is wisdom!
Beloved, passion or heart for giving is also a proof of love for God. When you love God, you are a natural giver, or an effortless giver to His cause in the earth.
Today, I see people or workers in church who are so busy with the Work of God. But when it is giving time, they just ignore it as if they are not aware. When I see people act like that, I know that they do not understand. That is not wisdom at all.
God proved His Love for us by giving (John 3:16). Solomon loved God and he gave massively (1Kings 3:3-4). In love, there is giving. Your love for God is proved by your giving to God.
REMEMBER THIS: Your love for God is proved by your giving to God.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make up your mind to love God deeply from your heart.
- Release to the God you love the resources He has given you.
PRAYER: Thank You Lord for showing me a proof of love which is giving. Deliver me from being tight-fisted towards You. I receive the grace to release to You what You gave me, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: BE A CHRISTIAN FIRST-TAKE HEED TO YOURSELF.
QUOTE: Solomon pressed the uncommon button of seed-sowing and sacrificial giving. And that changed his life forever. Culled from the book “21 UNCOMMON KEYS TO FINANCIAL OVERFLOW” by Dr Paul Enenche.
DAILY READING: Amos 2-4.
AMAZING FACT: A lion’s roar can be heard up to two miles away.
PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: Receive fresh understanding of the covenant of supernatural supplies as well as the grace for giving and receiving in this season in Jesus’ Name.