Malachi 3: 10 “’Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try me now in this,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.’”
Dear God,
I testify that the above promise is true, and I have blessings of every type. Though I am by no means counted wealthy in this world; as a retired person, I have sufficient for all my needs and some fruit and produce in my garden. It is good that I am in a place in which I can garden, even though sometimes I know that I cannot manage it all, but I still get pleasure from seeing things grow. Over the years, I have found that it is always good to return to You an honest tithe. I never forget the example of my father after he became an active member of a church that believed in paying tithe. You provided more from that dedicated paddock of wheat than was expected, which proved for we children and to him, that You do indeed bless the honest tithe payer.
Malachi had many words given to him by You for the Israelite s, who had not been honest with their offerings to You, their dealings with others, their marriage vows or in with the payment of their tithes. They had departed so far, that they did not see their great transgression and departure from You and from the guidelines for worship and living that had been given to Moses by You. Such behaviour is also possible in these days and known to be amongst many who believe they love You first, and that they are faithful in doing as You have asked of them.
God it is to You that I flee and with the insight that only comes through the Holy Spirit in a willing heart, I ask that I will stay close to You and believe all the scriptures and obey them. Not in my understanding and strength, but by the blessing and strength of the Holy Spirit. For I know I have no spiritual wisdom or strength of my own. I am encouraged that because of love toward each of us, which is beyond measure, and because You are God; all Your loving and obedient children are remembered. Malachi 3: 16”…… so a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His name.” I am very thankful, that You want those who are obedient, with You in heaven. V 17 “’They shall be Mine,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘on the day that I make them My jewels,’ and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.’”
It is such an honour to anticipate being made one of Your jewels, and for being able to ask for Your assistance to be in heaven.
Amen