"Some of the heads of the fathers' house, when they came to the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God, to erect it in its place: According to their ability they gave to the treasury for the work 61,000 gold drachmas, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments."
Ezra 3:68-69
Giving to God's work is always "according to ability." God does not ask me to give beyond my means, or to try to give like someone else. Each person is to set aside and give "as he may prosper" (I Corinthians 16:2). The Church at Macedonia gave freely "according to their ability" (II Corinthians 8:3), but they had such a willing heart that they gave beyond their ability. Nevertheless, Paul gave the principle: "For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has and not according to what he does not have" (II Corinthians 8:12). Our offerings are pleasing to God if they come from a willing heart, regardless of the size.
Today's Thought: A willing heart will cause me to give freely.
Have a giving day. Love you.
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