Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Memorise: John answered and said, A man can receive nothing
except it be given him from heaven. John 3:27
Read: 2 Chronicles1:6-15
Solomon benefited from the Spirit of wisdom. If you were
asked what his secret was, you may say he was endowed because he asked for
wisdom. But what made God to visit him on that crucial night? It was his
offering. In today’s bible reading, Solomon gave a thousand burnt offerings. It
was his generosity; he gave what probably nobody ever gave to God before this
time. But who gave this young boy the idea to do such a thing? God did and God
equally inspired him to ask for wisdom to enable him rule God’s people. That
was a most unselfish request when he was given an open cheque to ask for
anything. As seen from the memory verse, even the grace to give comes from
above.
There are natural misers who are only comfortable when they
don’t have to spend. Anytime they intend to give and they hear the slightest
discouraging voice, they beat a retreat. There are some people from some parts
of Nigeria who are not noted for giving, unless they are touched by the grace
from above. There are also people who by their professional training find it
difficult to part with money. On the other hand, there are some people who are
naturally generous; they are always uncomfortable when not given an opportunity
to give. It is a grace that comes from above. God inspired Solomon to give what
nobody had ever given so He could use that as the excuse to give him what
nobody had ever received. God was behind it all. Are you tight-fisted? Do you
find it difficult to give? You need this grace to give. The truth is, as long
as you fail to give, you will not be able to receive what is due to you. I once
visited a brother intending to bless him with some money. On arrival, he
greeted me very well and l greeted him in return. He continued to greet me. He
could not even offer a bottle of soft drink or water. I marvelled at his
stinginess, greeted him and left with the gift l intended giving him. On the
way, l bought soft drink from the money and still had some change. A miser is a
big time loser. Are you one?
PRAYER POINT:
The gift I will give that will change my life, Father, grant
me The grace never to withhold it.
Bible in one year: 1 Thessalonians 1-3
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