God Doesn't Like Leftovers

If you are like me, there has probably been a time in your life that you have said something like this:

"I would love to give some money to my church if I have some leftover after I pay all these stinking bills!"

The problem is that we often have what I like to call "spiritual dyslexia".  What I mean is, we look at things logically, and we end up getting them sdrawkcab.  God doesn't operate on logic, He operates on faith.  He asks us to honor Him with the firstfruits of all our produce, meaning give to Him before you keep any for yourself or give to anyone else.  This takes faith of course, and  Hebrews 11:6 says it is impossible to please God without faith.  There are so many people wanting a piece of your pie- the mortgage company, the IRS, the credit card companies, your Sallie Mae school loan, and on and on it goes.  But we make sure we get them all paid, and then we give some to God if we have it LEFTOVER.  That requires no faith at all.   Hence my argument that God doesn't like leftovers.

The issue here is the same as with everything I write about.  It is your identity.  Is your identity in how much money you have in your bank account?  Does it really provide you the security you think it does?   Do you think it's all up to you?  Or is your identity in Christ?  Do you trust Him to be your provider?  When it comes to money, its never about the money.  Its always about worship.  Do you worship the Lord Jesus, or do you worship your money?

Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. (Proverbs 3:9, 10 ESV)