Post by Bob Young
In Malachi 3:10, God speaking through the prophet, paints a picture of a major principal of His Kingdom - The Rule of Generosity. In fact, He even goes further and challenges us to "test Him' in accessing this promise. He says, "It's OK."
Recently I was reading this scripture and the picture of a coin popped into my head. On one side, instead of the image of famous American personality, I saw the word "generosity". On the other face were the words "multiplied blessings".
I quickly realized that with this “coin” like any other, you cannot pick up one side without picking up the other as well.
Everyone knows a coin with a blank face on one side would be a counterfeit - worthless. A blind person, in touching that coin would feel the smooth face and be able to "see" its worthlessness.
The "coin" our Father is describing is complete and inseparable.
We cannot receive blessing without being generous - and we cannot be generous without receiving a blessings. It's a Promise!
As the televisions commercials say, "Wait, there's more!" Multiplied generosity.
The Father promises our move of generosity will result in a multiplied response - a blessing far beyond the boundaries of our need.
Besides - who can out-give God?
