As I reached into the dairy case to pick up a container of freshly squeezed orange juice I noticed another brand claiming the same characteristics and it was two dollars a gallon cheaper. Now that’s a significant difference. But was it as good? So I bought one of each and had my wife pour them for a taste test. I did not see which juice went into what glass. There was no contest. The more expensive juice was much better. In this case if you paid for quality you got it.
I have always been fascinated by Malachi 3:10. It reads, “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and try 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.” God is challenging us to a taste test. There is no better time to test God. God says, “Try me.” If you are not returning your tithe, begin to do so and keep careful record of your expenses. If He does not keep His word and if you are not blessed, then stop. Just be sure you give it a real test like six months or more. God might have a lot of fixing to do and that often takes time.
Once two men asked Jesus where He lived. Jesus responded, “Come and see.” They did and they were so blessed they became part of the twelve.
Written by Roger Bothwell on January 29, 2009
Spring of Life Ministry, PO Box 124, St.Helena, CA 94574
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