Do you have overdue gratitude? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our BIG DREAMS series with a message about putting FIRST THINGS FIRST.
Genesis 14:19-20
“Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.
Abraham has experienced a hard-fought victory, but he remembers to acknowledge God’s goodness and provision.
1) Giving starts with gratitude.
Gratitude is the art of being present to God’s goodness, of being eyes-open to the gifts that he has given us.
2) Money is meant for managing, not for meaning.
All throughout the Bible, and especially in the teachings of Jesus, we see that we are managers of our resources, not owners. Don’t look for meaning or significance in money.
3) Tithe is a testimony.
Abraham gives a tenth of all he gained to Melchizedek as a testimony of God’s provision. Tithing keeps our source in focus.
4) Generosity produces joy.
When we sow generously, the Bible says that we reap with joy. When we put God first in every area, our hearts become free to enjoy his goodness and see his miraculous provision today!
