I don’t have a concept of
devoting things to the Lord. I think I understand the tithe, giving the first
10% of the fruits of my labor to the Lord. But all this other dedicating of
things to the Lord, this isn’t a concept that is in my world. I am trying to get
my head around it.
These devoted things are
additional life-items that people devoted or gave to the Lord, which appear to
express zeal and love for God.
When was the last time I
responded with a special gift for God, which grew simply out of my love for the
Lord? I don’t know if I have ever done this. I have responded to appeals from
missionaries or others to support this or that worthy cause. But when was the
last time I give something extra, something more, devote something I have to God
out of love for God and nothing more?
Wow, this has my thoughts
and meditations spinning…
Lord, I am
not even sure how to pray right now… it seems a hole in my heart has been
exposed. As I sit here this morning, it seems I have learned the ‘duty’ aspect
of giving/service/devotion, but it seems I have fallen short in the love
department.
Help me to
steep in this meditation for a while, Lord…
To Your honor
and glory I pray. Amen.
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