How much is enough?

The other day my wife and I were running some errands here in town when I pulled up to a stop light over by the Hobby Lobby. The car immediately in front of me (which would have qualified for the “Cash for Clunkers” program) had a quite new bumper sticker that read, “If 10% is good enough for God, it is good enough for the IRS”. Sort of humorous, but it got me to thinking along several lines.

First of all, if, during the 50 or so years that I’ve sort of been watching political behavior in this country, the government had been a little more God-like in its actions, maybe people might be willing to contribute more than only 10%. That having been thought, I moved on to the next line of thought.

Is 10% good enough for God? Yes, the scriptures indicate in numerous places that 10% of what we gain “belongs” to God. But what if I really love Him? Will I not want to give Him what He deserves? What has He done for me that might make me want to give Him a little bit special? Let me see…
I woke up this morning
My feet still worked properly
My eyes functioned
The sun came up
The light switch worked
The car started…

And what about..
He still loves me
Christ’s sacrifice still works for me
The Spirit is still working on my heart to make me a better person
He’s promised me a fantastic new life
He loves my friends
He keeps the earth, moon and sun in their places…

Yep. I guess He deserves a little more than 10%.

Some thoughts from Lamentations 3:22 and following:
- His mercies are new every morning
- Great is His faithfulness
- Except through His mercies we would be consumed.

How about this? I can’t give Him enough, so maybe I should give Him my all.

Have a great day!

Jerry