Title

Do So Accordingly

Scripture
“According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for the work...”
(Ezra 2:69)
Devotional
Whether it is in relation to our family, work, business, church, or giving of our income and resources, God asks us to do the best we can do according to our abilities. No matter what talent, capability, or giftedness we possess, he does not ask any more or any less of us than that.
What ability do you possess? Some are able to lead; others are gifted to follow. Some are able to teach; others are better students. Some have little ability to give of their income and resources; others have great ability to do so.
We are not to measure ourselves against others. We are to only measure ourselves against the abilities God has given us. To ask more or less of ourselves is both unwise and ungodly.
The counsel is this: simply give according to your ability.
Text For The Day
Ezra 2:69: According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for the work.
 
Thought For The Day
“He seems to do nothing of Himself which He can possibly delegate to His creatures. He commands us to do slowly and blunderingly what He could do perfectly and in the twinkling of an eye. Creation seems to be delegation through and through. I suppose this is because He is a giver.” C.S. Lewis, Studies in Theology 
Questions To Ponder
 
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  “Ability”: That which you are able to do. There are natural abilities, learned abilities, and God given abilities. The latter may exceed that which is inherent.
 
Referencing: “If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen,” 1 Peter 4:11.
 
Applying: At the very least, serve the Lord with your natural abilities and talents. In a greater manner, seek to serve Him with the giftedness He gives through His generous Spirit.