After reviewing all God had already done throughout our churchs history, leaders presented the congregation with a proposal for a new gym to help us better serve our community. The leadership team announced theyd be the first to sign pledge notes to fund the construction. I initially prayed with a heart soured by selfishness, not wanting to offer more money than we had already committed to give. Still, my husband and I agreed to pray for the ongoing project. While considering all God continued providing for us, we eventually decided on a monthly offering. The combined gifts of our church family paid for the entire building.
Grateful for the many ways Gods used that gym for community events since we celebrated opening its doors for ministry, Im reminded of another generous giverKing David. Though the Lord didnt choose him to build His temple, David invested all his resources to the project (1 Chronicles 29:15). The leaders under him and the people they served gave generously too (vv. 69). The king acknowledged all theyd contributed had first been given to them by Godthe Creator, Sustainer, and Owner of everything (vv. 1016).
When we recognize God owns it all, we can commit to grateful, generous, and faithful giving for the benefit of others. And we can trust the Lord will provideand may even use the generosity of others to help us when were in need.