365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns August 13

365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns

(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)

August 13

THE TRINITY: THE WINDOW OPENER

"Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My

house, and prove Me now in this," says the LORD of hosts, "If I will not

open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such

blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it."

MALACHI 3:10

The Lord is the Window Opener who will open the windows of Heaven and pour out blessings on all who bring the tithe to Him. It's not just money that the Lord wants from people; it's also their worship and obedience. When people give 10 percent of all of their increase (Deuteronomy 26:12), then the Lord responds by giving them the best of life, the provision for their needs; and the Lord will manifest His presence to them. Notice, the Lord does not give people everything they want; but He provides spiritual blessings for those who put Him first in their lives. People spend their money to find happiness or to provide for their needs. When we spend our money on God, we get the benefits for which others spend their money. God in Heaven sees what we do and gives us the blessings that we seek in life.

Lord, I acknowledge Your ownership over my life, including my time,

talents and treasures. I will give You 10 percent of all I have, knowing

that You will take care of my needs.

Heaven is stored with blessings and goodness for God's people. However, you can have them now by total obedience to God. When you do God's will and call upon Him, He will be the Window Opener and pour our His blessings for you in this life.

Lord, forgive me when I've not obeyed You. I commit myself now

to giving financially to Your cause. I look forward to receiving Your

blessings from the open windows of Heaven. Amen.

Reading: Malachi 3:7-11

Key Thought: God opens windows when you obey Him.