Stewardship
There was a Christian man who served God faithfully. One month, after paying his monthly bills, he found he was short on some cash. So he prayed to God to let him win the lottery. The next day he checked the paper only to find out he didn't win the prize. He prayed again; this time he put his heart into it. He promised the Lord that he would give the customary ten percent plus a five percent tip. He would also tithe ten percent of the interest he would accumulate on the prize. The following week came, and again no money for our companion. He is beside himself now. He promises the tithing arrangement as before, AND he will even babysit in the nursery and change all the diapers if God would just grant him this prayer. Next week comes, and no money. Our friend is furious now with the Lord and demands to know if God is deaf or ignoring him or just plain ornery. Then he hears a voice from Heaven saying, "BUY A TICKET!!!"
This humorous story speaks of a very serious problem that is affecting the body of Christ today. Some of our brothers and sisters are under the impression that our Lord is a cosmic sugar daddy. God has said he will provide for our daily needs, but that doesn't necessarily mean eating lobster every day for lunch and steak for dinner. After all, Israel was the apple of God's eye and He fed them manna while they in the wilderness. Manna is a Hebrew word that means, "what is it?
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