Why God is the Rightful Owner of All Things

Psalm 24:1-2; 139:13-19; Luke 12:13-21

In our series called Transforming the Next Generation, we are looking at the next season of our ministry. Over the next several years, we seek to excel in transforming the lives of children and youth in our church. Hence, we are setting forth reasons for why we seek to create new space on our property to facilitate this. As we think about our finances, it’s important to remember who owns the things that we possess. Do we own them? Or does God own them? This morning, we want to explore this topic. To do this we’re going to look at two Psalms of David and a Parable of Jesus to look at reasons God is the rightful owner of all things and what we should do about it.

Week Three Devotional

Scripture: “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering.  You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose HEART prompts him to give."  Exodus 25:2 NIV

Prayer: Father God we thank you that you invite us to give to your kingdom work. Thank you that the gifts we give are free will offerings, that we have the privilege of deciding what and how to give. May our hearts be receptive to your will, and may our offerings be acceptable in your sight.

Scripture: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”  2 Cor. 9:7 NIV

Prayer: Dear Lord we thank you that you are the joyful God with abundant resources. And thank you that you love it when your people are exuberant cheerful givers. Lord, please give us the faith to make good decisions about our investments into your ministry, and that we might give whatever our hearts tell us to, whether it’s our time, talents, or money.