FEAST OF ST IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH – 17th OCTOBER
October 17, 2024
MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 17 OCTOBER
October 17, 2024
17 October, 2024
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. – Malachi 3:10
Eternal Father, we come before You today in humble adoration and praise of Your abundant generosity, Your great Majesty and staunch faithfulness. You challenge us to test Your faithfulness, to see that when we give with open hands and hearts, You will open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings beyond measure, true to Your promises to us.
Lord, You are our Supplier and Sustainer, and the above scripture is not merely about financial giving; it is about trust, stewardship, and obedience. You desire for us to recognize that everything we have comes from You. By bringing our tithes into the storehouse, we acknowledge that You are the provider of all good things. We let go of the fear that we will lack, and we step into the trust that You will provide for our every need.
Father, forgive us for the times when we have withheld from You, out of fear or doubt. Help us to live with open hearts, ready to give, not only of our resources but of our time, our talents, and our love. May we never forget that when we trust You with our tithes, You promise to respond with overflowing blessings that go beyond material wealth and extend into peace, joy, and spiritual growth. May we be reminded that Your storehouses are never empty, and Your blessings never run dry. Let us give cheerfully and generously and may we be channels of blessings to others, in Jesus’ Name. Amen
