HE GAVE US ALL THINGS FOR A PURPOSE

HE GAVE US ALL THINGS FOR A PURPOSE

After Creation, God gave all other creatures to man for his use either as food or to help him in one way or the other (Gen. 1:28 – 30). God’s intention was for man to enjoy all other creatures without toiling and sweating for it. Unfortunately, the first man abused the privilege. However, God in his mercies didn’t give up on man as he sought for ways to restore him to his glory. He gave us life and the power to make wealth (Deut. 8:18). Above all, He gave us his son through whom he has given us every other thing we need including eternal life.

Why did God freely gave these things to man? What motivated him to do so? God gave these things to us out of love because he wants us to use them to glorify his name. He did not give us these life’s goodies for selfish purposes, rather they should be used according to his will. First and foremost, we should appreciate what he has given to us by the standard set out for us in the scriptures in terms of first fruit and tithe (Deut. 26:1 – 11). God’s desire is not only in the quantity but the heart with which such appreciation is made. Some bring their first fruit and tithe saying, God take and leave me alone; I have given you what you demanded from me. That was the reason God rejected the offering of Cain.

Again, God gave us those gifts and blessings of different kinds so that we can use them to help people in need and other less privileged ones in the society (Deut. 26:12 – 15). We shouldn’t eat up everything God has provided without remembering these set of people. Moreover, what God gave us should also be channeled into building and maintaining of his house (see Haggai 1:1 – 11), and for the upkeep of his Priests.

Unfortunately, most of the gifts God gave us are stucked into our pockets and bank accounts not asking God, to know why he gave us those blessings. Beloved, have you ever sat and asked yourself, why did God made me rich? Does it mean you worked harder than other people? Did it come out of your righteousness? We should know that riches, good health and all other blessings are from God and he gives them to whomever he desires. He doesn’t consider our righteousness or else unbelievers would be the poorest. However, he gives them freely. For this reason we need to first know the source and giver of all blessings. It is only when we have such knowledge that we can rightly use those gifts.

As we enter harvest season, we should reflect on the blessings God has bestowed on our lives especially this year. How much goodness and mercies have you received from God? What you have purposed to give to him is it well-matched with the blessings you have received? Think about this before you come to the altar of God and “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” (Galatians 6:7).