HAVING FAITH IN THE PROVIDER RATHER THAN THE PROVISIONS
My teacher shared a story with about ignoring God’s
ordinances. There was a time he chose not to give his tithe because it wasn’t
convenient for him. He purposed in his heart to pay when the time is right; now
is not right because there are things he needed to settle and things he needed
to repair. His car was faulty and the mechanic told him was some parts needs to
be replaced. He gave money to one dealer to go to Lagos to find the parts
because they were not readily available in Warri, Delta state
.
This happened about 10 years ago, up until now he is still
waiting for the dealer to return with the parts. He said when he calculated
total amount he lost to the dealer, it was equivalent to the amount (his tithe)
he owed God. From that day he learnt that what belongs to God is for God and no
excuse should be given.
“Then God said, ‘Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.’” Gen. 22:2
Suppose Abraham had waited for a more convenient time to
carry out God’s instruction. What would have happened? If Abraham’s belief did
not see beyond Isaac, it would have been very difficult for him to carry out
God’s instruction. But Abraham’s actions showed a man that trusted in God the
provider more than the provisions.
The provisions will always run dry but the provided is
always there to keep you satisfied. Our duty to God is to obey His
instructions, and His duty is to keep His promise.
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