The Windows of Heaven

Some windows are large, others small. Some are cute but have limited benefit. A few have spiritual significance. There are round windows, rectangular windows, storm windows, solar windows, stained glass windows. Regardless of the size, shape, or significance, all windows do at least three things: (1) They shut out – wind, dust, heat, bugs, etc., (2) They admit – air, light, etc., and (3) They release – whatever is poured or thrown out. The Bible says God will “open” the “windows of heaven” and “pour out” a “blessing” that we will not have room to receive (Malachi 3:10). Wow! How do I take advantage of all these godly “blessings”? Oh, that’s the tough part! I’ve got to give in order to receive. Just like I must insert my cash card into the ATM in order to get cash out of the ATM, likewise I must put blessing into the heavenly window, before receiving any blessing from same window. You can’t draw money out of the bank unless you’ve put money into the bank. The same scripture passage in Malachi instructs me to “bring all the tithes into the storehouse.” Simple formula: tithe in, blessings out. What does your checkbook tell you about your faith?

Join me this week in remembering the following global concerns:
• Join the East Asian Peoples workers in their Day of Prayer for Japan, on Friday, April 1.
• Yesterday was the beginning of what Russia’s national media has dubbed “Eternal Summertime.” Daylight savings time began and in the fall Russians will not turn their clocks back. Join Russian believers in interceding that Russians will receive the Everlasting Light.
• Join Canadian believers who are committing themselves to 50 days of special prayer and fasting between Easter and Pentecost for their churches and their nation.