Best for Best

Fresh is always best. Fresh markets are popping up everywhere, and the reason is simple … people like fresh! Whatever you’re cooking, fresh fruit and vegetables always seem to render a tastier dish. Silly me, thinking of “fresh” in the dead of winter.

God doesn’t give us leftovers! Unlike leftovers, it is not recycled or re-heated; oh no, His blessings to us are blissfully unique and made-to-order by the One Who knows us best. Right after God said to Abram, “to your offspring I will give this land,” Scripture says Abram “built there an altar to the LORD.” (Genesis 12:7). Shamefully, how often do God’s blessings to us grow cold before we in-turn honor Him? Oswald Chambers writes, “Worship is giving God the best that He has given you. Be careful what you do with the best you have. Whenever you get a blessing from God, give it back to Him as a love-gift.” I remember a few particular blessings that humbled my heart and dropped me to my knees. True, we don’t find as much fresh this time of year except from God’s Hand of provision and providence. Let us stop now and give our Best for His best!