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Overflow in Giving

Day 27

Reading: Ex. 35:1- Ex. 37:29

God gives generously and thus instructed Moses on the offering to be received from the children of Israel towards the building of the tabernacle. God's condition was a willing heart. Learn to give willingly. Learn to give not under compulsion from sweet words spoken to loosen your purse strings. The offering that God required was specific. God will always instruct on what to give. Those who came to give were both willing and stirred to give to God. Giving requires a willing heart. Lord, may my heart be that of a giver. 

The people gave so much it was more than enough. Today we rarely see believers give more than enough. I believe one of the reasons why this is the case is because God's people are not where they ought to be in financial terms. I find today that many of us believers are dealing with debt which has made many slaves to serving money to service bills. Another reason I believe we see so much lack in the giving of the believers is because many believers have lost faith in giving towards the needs of the gospel. This is because of gimmicks in the church scene towards offerings and also the use of money in the house of God. May God forgive me where I failed in proper stewardship of His resources either personally or for the House of God. Revelation in giving will answer every query we have of giving. 

When God imparts the wisdom to fulfil a task He also releases the grace to teach others. Bezalel was not only anointed to build the tabernacle and all the required work, he also was given the ability to teach. Gifted artisans would through teaching become skilled.  God gives the wisdom and understanding to know how to do what is required to build His Tabernacle. There is wisdom in every facet of life that God is willing to give. May God anoint me with wisdom to build according to the pattern and teach others to do so.

Memory Verse: Ex. 35:21

Decree:

Father, I bow in worship at Your Throne. I decree that You are the Source of Wisdom. Lord, baptise me with wisdom. Wisdom for daily living, wisdom to build my life according to Your pattern, wisdom for marriage, wisdom for finances, wisdom for ministry, wisdom for leadership, wisdom that will bring light to nations, families, companies and mankind. I decree that from today my heart is a willing heart generous to provide for the purposes of furthering the Kingdom of God in Jesus name. Amen. 










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