Exodus 25 A Willing Heart

As God prepares the people to begin their act of service, He qualifies it what that statement means. So what is a willing heart? Here is one definition that I found: “A willing heart means having an eager, joyful, and genuine desire to participate, serve, or obey, rather than being forced or grudging; it’s about an internal “want to” that drives positive actions, whether it’s helping others, seeking spiritual guidance, or pursuing personal goals with passion and purpose.” That sums up what this phrase means but how often do we use it without thinking about the motivation of the person’s heart? We often say words but stop when asked what does that mean and how am I to understand it for myself? 

As the people began to share out of their abundance, it was the heart that God saw. When you offer your weekly gift to the church, can you say you are doing it with a willing heart? This week, stop and consider and ask yourself if you are giving because your heart is ready or are you doing it begrudgingly?