God Provides - It's Not Your Money

God provides! On the Feast of Corpus Christi, we read in Gen.14:19-20 how God provided Abram with the ability to rescue his nephew Lot and recover all of his possessions. The High Priest Melchizedek shared with Abram how God had blessed him. In response, our of humble gratitude, Abram gave ten percent of everything back to God.

We also read Luke’s version of how God provided amply and fed thousands with just 5 loaves and 2 fish. Jesus could have called down filet mignon from heaven and everyone would have eaten just fine. But instead, He told the disciples to feed the people themselves. He took what little they had to offer and performed a miracle.

Isn’t that how it should go with us? God blesses us. He gives us Himself in His body and blood in the Eucharist. He provides – everything we have is from God. In humble gratitude, we trust in His power to provide, and give back. He takes our offerings, as meager as they may be, and multiplies them for good. That is how we participate in the grand mission of the church – we give. How does your giving reflect how grateful you are for God’s blessings? Can you think of a time when your giving brought joy and nourishment to others? Give and trust that God will provide.

Here’s a fun quote from Saint Mary MacKillop:

“Trust in God’s Providence – interfering–as it always does–for our own good.”