Psalm 50, 53, 60, 75
God reminds His people that He has no need of anything they offer. Even though they sacrifice the choicest of bulls to Him, He has no need of it. Yet, He expects them to continue in their giving to Him. This reminds me of a conversation I had with the men of a small church I had preached at for some six years. The congregation numbered roughly about thirty-five souls. Given the low economic level, they were only able to pay me $400 a month. Thus, I had to engage in secular work to support my family. It really was no big deal to me. I was young, full of energy, and able to do both jobs effectively. However, at one of our business meetings, I was asked if I really needed the small stipend. To which, I replied, "Not really, however, you need to pay it." Just as Israel needed to give to God in keeping with the covenant, so these folks needed to put out this regular sacrifice in order to have a stake in our mission. It is in our sacrificial giving that we are able to be in partnership, not only with those laboring in the Lord, but with the Lord Himself!
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