When God liberated the Israelites from Egypt, He instructed them to dedicate a tithe of their belongings to the sanctuary's service.
This was a distinct contribution designated for a specific purpose. The tithe was reserved for supporting those who served in the
sanctuary. It was to be collected from the increase of all growth, and together with gifts and offerings, it furnished resources to
sustain the gospel's ministry at that time.
Today, God expects from us no less. His blessings to us are not diminished, but rather greater, than they were for the Israelites. His
kingdom continues to need funds and resources. The tithe is set aside to those who are directly involved in gospel ministries such as ministers, teachers, missionaries, and Bible workers. Offerings, on the other hand, are used for the operational
cost of the church and various ministries.
The great commission to “Go and make disciples” and tell people about the love of God must be carried forward. God has made
substantial provision for this task through tithes and offerings. He intends that the gospel ministry IS fully funded. He considers the
tithe as His own, and it should always be viewed as a sacred reserve.
Today, let’s fulfill the gospel commission to “Go and make disciples” by funding it with the Lord’s money. Our offering for today is for the local church budget. Let’s pray…
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