Let’s be honest—talking about money in church can make people squirm. Some would rather dodge the topic altogether. But here’s the thing: Jesus didn’t. In fact, 11 of His 39 parables deal with money. That’s no coincidence. God knew that money would be a matter of the heart, a source of stress, and a test of trust.

There are over 2,300 verses in the Bible that talk about money, possessions, and stewardship—more than those on prayer and faith combined. Why? Because money impacts every one of us. We all worry about paying bills. We all wonder when the next paycheck is coming. But we serve Jehovah Jireh—our Provider. And He has never failed to take care of His kids.

From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture paints a picture of a generous God. The most well-known verse in the Bible, John 3:16, shows us that generosity started with the Father: “For God so loved the world that He GAVE…” Jesus gave up the riches of heaven to come to earth, pour out His life, and buy back our redemption. That’s the ultimate act of generosity.

So what does that mean for us?

If we’re made in the image of a generous God, then generosity isn’t just a good idea—it’s part of our spiritual DNA. Psalm 37:21 tells us, “the righteous give generously.” The closer we grow to God, the more generous we become. And the more generous we become, the more God can bless and use what’s in our hands.

In Luke 9, we see Jesus feed 20,000 people with just five loaves and two fish. The disciples wanted to send the crowd away, thinking there wasn’t enough. But Jesus saw the potential in what little they had. He blessed it first—and then it multiplied.

Here’s the kingdom principle: What isn’t blessed won’t be multiplied.
You can hustle all day, stretch every dollar, but if you’re not putting your first and best in God’s hands, you’re missing the blessing. That’s where the tithe comes in—not as a rule, but as a principle. When we give God our first 10%, He blesses the rest.

This isn’t about God needing your money—He owns it all already. It’s about trust. It’s about saying, “God, I believe You’re my source.” As Malachi 3 says, “Test me in this,” and God promises to “open the floodgates of heaven.”

In the miracle of the loaves and fish, Jesus gave the food to the disciples to distribute. The blessing happened in their hands—as they gave it away. That’s how generosity works. We are blessed to be a blessing.

So here’s the challenge: open your hands. Stop gripping the dime so tightly and start trusting the God who multiplies. He’s not after your money. He’s after your heart. And when your heart is generous, your life becomes a vessel for miraculous blessing.