Human Response 483: Give Willingly to the Lord

1 Chronicles 29:6-7 Then the chiefs of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and captains of hundreds, with the rulers of the king’s work, offered willingly. And gave for the service of the house of God of gold…and of silver…and of brass…and of iron.

God’s people offered willingly and gave all the gold, silver, brass, and iron, and everything needed for the service of the house of God. No expense was spared for the beautiful and extravagant temple of the Lord. All of the materials were offered willingly, not taxed, and they gave freely, not under compulsion. Under David’s rule and leadership, the people responded to grace with grace. The grace of generous giving to the Lord turns out to be more glorious than conscripted revenue for political purposes.

The entire building with all its accoutrements were made from grace giving, willingly and gladly, to give glory and blessing to the Lord who gives glory and blessing abundantly to His people. This is what happens to the believing receptors of God’s extravagant mercy. Those who believe and receive from Jesus extreme gifts of grace with transformed hearts willingly give to the Lord in thanks, praise, and worship. And there is no limit to the extravagant generosity and love.