Who’s is it?
On Monday we said the Comprehensive part of “Comprehensive Investment” means EVERYTHING.
King David echoes that same truth regarding our money and wealth as he and the people gave to build the temple of God.
“Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” (1 Chronicles 29:12-14 NIV)
He clearly understood it ALL came from God.
Yes, we work for a paycheck, we study to learn how to invest, we get a side hustle to make a little extra…….but it ALL comes from God.
So when God says, now return to me the first portion, it’s the first portion HE GAVE US. It’s all from Him. When we give to His church, His mission, we are now investing HIS MONEY in HIS MISSION. And because of that, we take His blessing and become a blessing!