Introduction

Good morning, dear church family. We gather today under the sheltering love of our Heavenly Father, and in the redeeming grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Together, we will turn the pages of the Holy Scriptures and let the wisdom of our Lord illuminate our hearts and minds.

Our focus today is found in the book of Malachi, chapter 3, verse 10. Let's read together, "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."

In this single, powerful verse, we find a call to action, a divine promise, and an invitation to grow in our faith.

As we contemplate the depth of this verse, let's remember the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.' You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled."

Isn't it true? More often than not, our satisfaction is not found in the abundance of our possessions, but in the contentment of our hearts. And what better way to nurture contentment than through giving? Generosity, dear friends, is not merely a matter of the wallet; it is a matter of the heart.

God's promise to us is not one of worldly riches, but of heavenly blessings. He does not promise us a life free of hardship or struggle, but He assures us of His unfailing love, His constant presence, and His boundless grace.

And finally, we are invited to grow. To grow in faith, in trust, in obedience. To grow closer to our Heavenly Father, to deepen our relationship with Him, to become more like Jesus.

Generosity in Giving

Through Malachi, the Lord Almighty is calling us to bring the whole tithe into the storehouse. This is not a casual request, but a divine command. It's an invitation to demonstrate our faith through our actions, to show our love for God not just in words, but also in deeds.

Giving expresses faith. The act of giving, especially in the form of tithes, is a tangible expression of our faith. It's a way of acknowledging that everything we have comes from God. When we give, we are essentially returning to God what is rightfully His. This is not about the amount we give, but the attitude with which we give. God doesn't need our money. What He desires is our hearts, our obedience, and our trust.

Giving means working in God’s work. Now, let's consider the implications of this command. When we give we are participating in God's work. Our tithes and offerings support the work of the church, help those in need, and further the spread of the Gospel. In this way, our giving becomes a part of God's mission in the world. It's a way of saying, "Lord, I believe in what You're doing, and I want to be a part of it." Think of what even Jesus said, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21). When we give, we are saying that God is our treasure, that He is more important to us than anything else. We are choosing to invest in His kingdom rather than in the things of this world.

Giving grows our faith. In addition, giving is a spiritual discipline that helps us grow in our faith. It's a practice that requires us to trust God, to depend on Him for our needs, and to surrender our desires for His will. It's a way of saying, "Lord, I trust You to provide for me, even as I give away what I have." This kind of faith is not easy, but it's the kind of faith that God honors and blesses.

Giving is a way of experiencing God's blessings. God promises to "throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it." This doesn't necessarily mean that we will receive material blessings in return for our giving, although that can happen. More often, the blessings we receive are spiritual in nature. We experience the joy of giving, the peace of trusting God, and the satisfaction of knowing that we are participating in His work.

God's Promise in Giving

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