1Then the LORD said to Moses, 2“Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. 3This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; 4blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; 5ram skins dyed red and fine leather;a acacia wood; 6olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; 7and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.
“All the materials for the building of the Tabernacle were to be supplied by the people themselves. This was not because God could not have provided everything in some other way.” (Morgan)
“This acacia is known to have been plentiful in Egypt, and it abounds in Arabia Desert, the very place in which Moses was when he built the tabernacle; and hence it is reasonable to suppose that he built it of that wood, which was every way proper for his purpose.” (Clarke)
Offering, this word means many different things to people. Our church passes a plate during service and asks for special offerings for events and projects. But in a sense to me, the elders aren’t trusting in the Lord.
What do I mean by that statement?
Our previous church decided not to pass the plate, they converted to agape boxes. The pastors sermon taught the church wasn’t trusting in the Lord for tithes and offerings (giving) and after the agape box conversion tithes increased! They never looked back and continue to trust in the Lord for tithes and offerings. “from every man whose heart compels him”.
In a sense, passing a plate allows people to “see” what you are giving. A agape box seems more private, between you and the Lord.
How does your heart compel you?
Blessings, David
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