Any one for a crisp?

This week at our church we are thinking about the subject of giving; primarily how and why we should give to God.

He very generously gives us so much and provides for us in many different ways from the homes we live in, to the food we eat, our families, friends, health and happiness. We have much to be greatful for and can give so little in return so really why bother, what is the point in trying? And if we think about the things we can give to God; our talents, our money or our time are any of these things what God really needs?

God doesn't need our money as the bible tells us he owns the cattle on a thousand hills so why should we make the effort to put our hard earned into the basket on a Sunday?

In thinking about this I was reminded of a story that a member of our house group told a few weeks ago that I would like to share: My friend James has a small son who is only about two years old (I don't really know old he is, I am not good at kids ages) who loves Hula Hoops. And when James gives his son a bag of Hula Hoops he goes off to play and eat and sometimes brings back one crisp to give to his daddy. James explained to me that this one crisp, even though he has plenty of bags of crisps in his kitchen, tastes so much better as it has been given to him by his son.

And that is the whole point of and the reason why we should give a portion of what God has given to us back to him. Because that one Hula Hoop given back to our 'abba father' daddy can mean so much more if it is given in love.

Think today about what we can give to God and how we can give thanks to him for all the many gifts that he has already freely given to bless us.

Have a great day.

God Bless.

Chris