Nothing But The Best

(Entry Date : October 4th, 2009)

Scripture

1 Chronicles  21:22-24 - David said, I will not offer to the Lord an offering that costs me nothing.

Observation

Even though the owner of the landlord offered David to take anything that he needs for his  offering to God, David did not go cheap on that. Instead he insisted on paying the full price for the land and offering as a sacrifice to the Lord. It simply speaks of how important our offering to the Lord must be. If you've something to offer to God, ministry, offering, going the extra mile, planning a church event, etc... Don't go cheap; give your best to the Lord because He has given His best to you.

Application

I want to give my best to God and not the leftovers. What does true giving means? Doing things that are not simply out of convenience,  giving till it hurts.  Putting others  first instead of myself. So that God will receive the glory when people look at my life, to be a living testimony for Him.  Many give out of their plenty, but the widow gave the 2 copper coins which was all that she had.  

Prayer

Father, teach me to look at eternal things. That when I offer a gift, may I seek to bring you the best, and not just to get by. The best offering that I can give to u is my life, it may not be perfect but just as I am Lord, for your greatest glory. Help me Lord, this I pray in Jesus name. Amen!