Stuff

God's economy is a funny thing. The more you give, the more He gives back. David's heart desire was to build a permanent temple for God, but God had other plans. David was told his son Solomon would build the temple. One of David's last acts in life was to donate his riches for the building of the temple. David had it figured out...it wasn't his stuff. All the gold and silver in his possession was God's anyway. I was reminded last weekend at church that there is no such thing as a self-made man...it all comes from God. So, I ask myself, what keeps me from giving as generously? Is it fear? Selfishness? Greed? Do I view giving as an opportunity for great joy or deep regret?

We have short lives, but eternity is long. David's heart was transformed...what will it take for mine?

David's Prayer

David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,

"Praise be to you, O LORD,

God of our father Israel,

from everlasting to everlasting.
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power

and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,

for everything in heaven and earth is yours.

Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;

you are exalted as head over all.
Wealth and honor come from you;

you are the ruler of all things.

In your hands are strength and power

to exalt and give strength to all.
Now, our God, we give you thanks,

and praise your glorious name.

"But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand."

(1 Chronicles 29:10-14)