Bring Me and Offering

Scripture:

Exodus 25:2 "Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering.  You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give".

Observation:

God was speaking to Moses about the building of the Tabernacle, which was going to require a huge amount of precious metals and gems.  It was very costly because most of the instruments and parts of the Tabernacle were to be made or overlaid with gold.  God told Moses to tell the people to bring an offering from everyone whose heart prompts them to give.  This was a freewill offering.  All the people were to tithe on everything, then they also had opportunities like this to give above their tithe a special offering for the building of the Tabernacle.

Application:

Tithing is part of walking with God and is a huge step of faith.  Above tithing, there is times when God's kingdom needs special offerings to do what needs done for the Kingdom.  These offerings are from everyone whose heart is prompted to give.  We need to be in the place with God where we can sense His promptings and follow accordingly.  When he prompts, we need to respond quickly and completely.  These promptings must be from the Holy Spirit and not just from an emotional appeal of a man.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, help me teach your people well about tithes and offerings.  Help me to present a true understanding of giving to the Lord and receiving the blessing of the Lord.  Bless the people I serve incredibly this year as we all walk in obedience to Your voice in the are of giving.

Your Son,
Jeff