Tuesday: Forgiveness and Consequences: Navigating Sin's Aftermath

Week 7:  BIG IDEA: God makes you the underdog for a reason: so that you will fully trust him.

Scripture Reading:  Malachi 3:10 and Proverbs 3:5-6. 

Pastor Chris shared about growing up as the baby of 7 in a family with 3 girls and his mom going through college, while the family of nine lived on one income.  His mom continued to tithe even during the hard times and said, “sometimes it didn’t add up on paper, but God has always provided.”  This Illustrates to each of us how God provided during challenging financial times. Malachi 3:10 encourages us to bring our tithes to God, promising that He will open the floodgates of heaven and provide abundantly. Furthermore, Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. 

Consider how God has provided for you in unexpected ways and take time to contemplate areas where you need to trust Him more deeply, perhaps in your finances, relationships, or daily needs.

Accept the challenge to “test” God.  Make a plan to start financially giving joyfully in faith, talk with your spouse about it (if you’re married), and watch God work!

Pray for God to give you the boldness and obedience of Malachi 3:10. And ask for His provision, knowing that the Lord loves to meet the needs of His children.