By Pastor Kevin

Historically, trust has been a challenge for those who are called to follow God. It was difficult for the nation of Israel when they escaped slavery in Egypt and began the journey to follow God into a new land filled with promise. They believed God could lead them out of Egypt, but they struggled to trust Him for food. The psalmist writes, “They stubbornly tested God in their hearts, demanding the foods they craved. They even spoke against God himself, saying, ‘God can’t give us food in the wilderness’” (Psalm 78:19).

The Israelites then reinforced their unbelief by saying, “Yes, he can strike a rock so water gushes out, but he can’t give his people bread and meat” (Psalms 78:20). How can they think that way after all they saw God do?! It was all due to a trust issue. The psalmist concludes, “for they did not believe God or trust him to care for them” (Psalm 78:22).

Maybe you remember the crazy story about how years ago I went tandem sky diving (against my better judgment). What if after I got done sky diving from 10,000 feet, I was then invited to drive back to the airbase, and I responded, “No way! It’s not safe to get in the van!” You’d think I was a lunatic. If the sky diving instructor was capable of keeping me safe in the air, why wouldn’t I trust him to keep me safe on the ground? Likewise, it would be crazy to say, “Lord, I trust You with my eternal soul, but I don’t know if I can trust You with my stuff.”

Many times, our money problems have nothing to do with our financial situation, but everything to do with our heart condition. Determine in your heart that you will take God at His word in every area of your life and watch how the Lord’s blessing follows. Continue to trust Him with tithes and offerings. God is faithful. He has promised to take care of you as you put your trust in Him.

“This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the One he has sent.” – Jesus Christ (John 6:29)