Who Am I? | Our Daily Bread Devotional 26 November 2023 – ODB Today
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Our Daily Bread Bible Verse for Today
But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? – 1 Chronicles 29:14
Today’s Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:14–20
INSIGHT | Who Am I? | Our Daily Bread Devotional 26 November 2023 – ODB Today | Who Am I?
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s a member of the leadership team for a local ministry, part of my job was to invite others to join us as group discussion leaders. My invitations described the time commitment required and outlined the ways leaders would need to engage with their small group participants, both in meetings and during regular phone calls. I was often reluctant to impose on other people, being aware of the sacrifice they’d be making to become a leader. And yet sometimes their reply would completely overwhelm me: “I’d be honored.” Instead of citing legitimate reasons to decline, they described their gratitude to God for all He’d done in their lives as their reason for being eager to give back.
When the time came to give resources toward building a temple for God, David had a similar response: “Who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this?” (1 Chronicles 29:14). David’s generosity was driven by gratitude for God’s involvement in his life and that of the people of Israel. His response speaks of his humility and his acknowledgment of His goodness toward “foreigners and strangers” (v. 15).
Our giving to God’s work—whether in time, talent, or treasure—reflects our gratitude to the One who gave to us to begin with. All that we have comes from His hand (v. 14); in response, we can give gratefully to Him. By: Kirsten Holmberg
Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 27–29, 1 Peter 3
- Reflect & Pray
How has God been involved in your life? How can you give in response?
Dear Father, please help me to respond to Your love and care with a generous heart.
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