Give what you have to God

Do you remember the following incident involving David, when he was a fugitive from King Saul who sought to take his life? While David and his men were on the run, he once remarked how good it would feel to taste the fresh water from the old well in Bethlehem. Having learned of this, three of his loyal men put their lives at risk and stole through the enemy lines to bring back a jug of pure clean water for him. But David, so touched by their act of heroism and bravery, said that it was too sacred to drink and poured it out as an offering giving it to the Lord.

When it comes to what you give to God, He always asks for what you have. David had only a lad’s slingshot in his hand, but God used that to help him strike down the giant. When Moses stood before God in the desert, God asked, “Moses, what do you have in your hand?” Looking down, Moses saw only a walking stick. God said, “Moses, throw it down.” Transformed by the Spirit of God, it became a symbol of God’s great power. Jesus, on the other hand, took a boy’s lunch, blessed it, and fed a multitude of people.

Sometimes we are hesitant to say, “Take this, Lord. Use it as You see fit.” But when you surrender what you have to the Lord. He who is debtor to no one takes note. He blesses those who acknowledge that what they have is a gift from Him. Try saying to the Lord, “Take me, use me, break me and multiply me. I’m Yours.” You will be surprised to see what happens. You will discover that what He gives in return is always far greater than what He receives from you.

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