August 3, 2025

We may have enemies in our own ranks. Other “Christians” may turn out to be our enemy and an enemy of God. Though the name Christian may be an enduring term to us, so many use it, even when they have very little association with the One True God. David was hiding from Saul among the Ziphites, but they were Israelites who were loyal to Saul and told him where David was. They were aligned with the wrong side. Saul’s men surrounded David, but word came to Saul that the Philistines had invaded the land, so they left to pursue them. David honored God by freely sacrificing to Him and offering praise for delivering him from his troubles. David knew where his help was coming from, and the words written by him reflect his thankfulness, but to offer a sacrifice put his money where his mouth was. Today, we make joyful offerings to our church as a sacrifice of gratitude to God for all He has done for us. Do you even know the joy of being delivered if you don’t tithe or make an offering? No amount of money could ever repay Jesus for what he did on the cross for us, but it can help the church continue to spread the good news. Give back; you only have what you have because of God.

I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good. For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies. Psalms 54:6-7