Just shut the tv off - Kelsey and I were watching a movie together called Serenity. One of those "I want to keep watching because it's confusing". Something has to make sense...sooner or later. We thought it kind of did. Sunday Night - when I think about what developed today - was kind of a Serenity event.
This morning - shared about the tithe in Malachi 3:6-12. God cares about what we give. Giving reveals trust. I truly want our church to experience the Blessing God speaks of in Malachi. The joy of my heart was having one of the young ladies ask me - as she was leaving church - if the tithe were on the gross or the net? What that indicated to me...she was ready to launch on a No Excuses November Experiment. Like the trapeze artist...it was time to see SACC let go into God's hands. Mark Batterson made a list worth repeating
1) God can do more with 90% than I can do with 100%
2) U cannot out give God
3) 2 be blessed beyond your ability u need to give beyond your ability
4) When u start tithing, your financial problems become God's problem
5) The tithe keeps money from becoming your master
6) Tithing positions u 4 blessing
7) Tithing = Trusting
It isn't always easy, but it is always worth it. Our God is ALWAYS faithful.
ReplyDeleteI love Serenity! The TV show was just as good, critically adored, just apparently not attractive enough for the 18-30 male demographic.
ReplyDelete- Sarah U