“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.”   Malachi 3:10

Most people would agree that they want a close relationship with God. We want to hear from him and know his direction for our lives. And the greatest way for that to happen is to obey God’s Word.  We can’t say, “I want to grow spiritually, but I don’t really want to do what God tells me to do.” Yet, too often, that’s exactly what many of us try to do when it comes to God’s commands. This is especially true when it comes to our money.

Our money matters to God. In fact, the area of money is the only topic in Scripture in which God tells us specifically to test him. The reason is because God wants to bless us so much that we don’t even have enough room to store it all!  If you are hoping and praying for that close relationship with God; if you are looking for his direction and purpose for your life, make sure you are being obedient to God in every area, including your money. Because when you are, you will be able to enjoy all the blessings that he has in store for you.  

Lord, I want to be obedient to you in every area of my life, including my finances. Today, I choose to put you first by bringing to you what is already yours, so that I may receive all that you have in store for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.