Lastly, even if the three preceding conditions are met, there is nonetheless a time for everything under the Sun and God made everything beautiful in its time (Ecclesiastes 3:1,11). It is not because Galatians 6:7-8 - among others- tells that we reap what we sow that God is forced to bless us financially we sow (give our money). He reserves himself the right to fructify it in the manner He deems most appropriate and more likely to accomplish His purpose for the nation and for our lives!
Abel died shortly after giving his offering and without having the time to harvest anything.
Gideon stopped the Lord with a gift but was rather used to deliver his people: something far more precious than silver and gold (Judges 6:18ff).
Solomon had not yet offered anything when the Most High promised him an unmatched prosperity (so there is no causality). And when he finally sacrificed thousands of animals before the Ark, the very Glory of God came down from heaven and filled the Temple (1Kings 3:5-13 & 8:5-11). Is there anything better?
Elijah won a spiritual victory against the prophets of Baal but also persecution after a powerful sacrifice (1Kings 18 & 19).
Mary, the sinful woman who poured a priceless perfume on Jesus’ feet, received perpetual fame in return, not money (Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 7 & John 8).
As for Jesus himself, the offering of His body on the Cross brought Him a Name above all name, an eternal dominion and the redemption of humanity.
Conclusion
This long article was intended to explain why many people professing to serve God do not manage to breakthrough in spite of some of their sacrificial offerings. We have realised that sometimes their sacrifices or seeds are the cause of it; at times it is the altars; some other times the problem lies in those who sacrifice and from time to time, the mystery is hidden in God.
Worshippers, priests, sowers and donors must worship, sacrifice, sow and give in spirit and in truth. He who wants to move the Heavens with his offering must first ensure that his heart is wholly to the Lord. He must believe in Him, honor Him, Lift Him up, obey Him, respect His alliance and he must not twist the law. Then, he must consider the quality of what he wants to offer and choose it carefully. Afterwards, he must ascertain the fertility of the soil in which he is about to sow in. Finally, he must accept and wait for God’s time and manner.
I deliberately did not write another chapter on the necessity to work. Of course, if one sows then goes and stays home without taking care of his farm and seeds, very soon, the little sprouts and buds will be choked by weeds and thorns. That’s also what happens to he who makes his offerings and doesn’t go to work, doesn’t look for a job or doesn’t learn the necessary skills he needs to succeed.
When all these conditions have been met, one can then be entitled to expect an excellent financial harvest.
God bless and prosper you!
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