A Cheerful Giver

Leviticus 27:26-34  

28  But nothing that a person owns and devotes to the LORD—whether a human being or an animal or family land—may be sold or redeemed; everything so devoted is most holy to the LORD.

v.28, 30, 33  If one was to offer anything to the LORD, it’s not so easy to take it back!

        God considered the offering to be holy and to be His!

We are to give joyfully and thoughtfully to God.  If we give, don’t take it back!  Let’s keep our word.  Can we afford to give it to God, or are we willing to give?  Do I give cheerfully or grudgingly?  Do I give without reserve, or am I holding back?  2 Corinthians 9:7 echoes this thought from Leviticus:  “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”  Lord God, when You continue to give me so much, help me to give willingly with joy!  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Happy New Year!