1 Chronicles 29:9
Then the people rejoiced, for they had offered willingly, because with a loyal heart they had offered willingly to the Lord; and King David also rejoiced greatly.
A few days ago I was on the phone with a young woman who had a new job. Due to health problems she was not able to work for a considerable time. She was so excited to tell me that she had just received her first pay and was thrilled that she would be able to pay tithe this Sunday.
Now I have been in the pastoral ministry for yea these many years and there are far more grudging givers than gleeful givers. I only wish that more people had the same response toward honoring God with their giving as did this precious young woman.
There is no question about the fact that we are to give to the Lord. All through God’s Word we are instructed about bringing our tithes and offerings to the Lord. This began with Cain and Abel back in Genesis. It continues all through the New Testament where Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7: “But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”
That is a perfect description of gleeful giving. It is not a matter of giving because some preacher said to give, but it is a vital part of our worship to the Lord. I find it difficult to say that I am totally committed to Christ and then fail to honor Him with my giving. I give Him my life and I want Him to have control of all I possess. I choose to be a gleeful giver!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing to others!
—Pastor Cecil