Read: Exodus 35:20-29
Packing groceries into the trunk of my car, I glanced at the vehicle next to me. Through the back window, I could see baskets full of bright red tomatoesshiny, plump, and better looking than any I had seen in the store. When the cars owner appeared seconds later, I said, What great looking tomatoes! She replied, I had a good crop this year. Would you like some? Surprised by her willingness to share, I gladly accepted. She gave me several free tomatoes to take homethey tasted as good as they looked!
We see an even greater spirit of generosity in the Israelites when they gave to build the tabernacle of the Lord. When asked to provide materials for the sanctuary, everyone whose spirit was willing . . . brought the Lords offering for the work of the tabernacle (Ex. 35:21). The Israelites eagerly donated their gold jewelry, colored thread, fine linen, silver, bronze, gemstones, and spices. Some also gave their time and talents (vv.25-26).
If we follow the Israelites example and willingly donate our resources, we please and honor God with our attitude and offerings. The Lord, who sees and knows our thoughts and hearts, loves cheerful givers. He Himself is the best example of generosity (John 3:16).
All these modified seeds that are being done to the food we grew up eating is troubling. No one can improve of nutritionally on God's way of growing food. It simply changes it. Maybe it ships better, which is good for the producers. There are varieties of Apples that are very tasty. Are we going to lose the originals?
It is mostly about how to produce more and get them to market in better condition. Thank God for the wonders in this world that we have access to eating. Thank Thee LORD for the generous choices we have available locally in our supermarkets. Amazing!
Happy April, Mayor. Thank you for today’s scripture.
Hoping spring will be upon you soon.