I just love good tithe stories, especially when they happen to me. When we were young and poor they were easy to see. God promises in Malachi 4 that He will be faithful with us if we are faithful with Him. Even now His blessings are spectacular. This past Friday afternoon while strolling through a mall in Philadelphia I realized my navy blue blazer was not going to look very good in church. I have lost about thirty pounds and I look like a little kid putting on his father’s clothes. So when I saw a men’s clothing store in I went. Much to my horror they wanted $500 for a blazer. That wasn’t for me.
So off we went to Sears. Upon entering we discovered they had one blazer – just one. It was my new size. It had been $150 but was marked down to $40.00, lest than a tenth of the other. Now I know what you are thinking. Cheap quality. No – it really is very nice. When I took it to the counter the man asked if I had a Sears card. “No,” I responded, “I don’t want another credit card.” “Well,” he said, “how about I take $35.00 off this blazer if you get one?” I wasn’t a math major in college but I quickly figured out this one. $5.00! I asked if I waited until tomorrow would he pay me to take it. So there is my tithe story. I got my blazer for 1/100th of what they wanted across the mall.
There is no question that we are watched over, cared for and guaranteed a future beyond imagination. Join me – please – accept the Gift.
Written by Roger Bothwell on August 21, 2012
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