Yesterday the news was filled with information about tax day. Very few people in America could miss the fact that this day symbolizes the obligation that we have to support our government through taxes.   I saw somewhere where one poll said that74% of the American people felt that some of our tax money was being wasted.  No one likes to pay taxes because many times they are uncertain of the results. Like many people, I had to write a check this year.  It wasn’t a big one, but I had to write one just the same.  That’s not a fun thing to do, but the Bible is very clear that we are to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s.  That means we are to fulfill our responsibilities even though at times we may be in great disagreement with some of the policies of our government.

The scripture also says that we are to render unto God what is His.  I am looking forward to Sunday for a number of reasons.  I am excited about the opportunity to be with God’s people.  I am anticipating the Lord doing something in the lives of people as we proclaim His word.  I am expectant that God will do something in the hearts of people as we proclaim the truth of His Word.  I believe people will be encouraged as they are a part of Bible Fellowship, discipleship classes and various other ministries.  I am looking forward to giving.  I give on a regular schedule.  I use the draft method that takes it out of my bank account the first of every month.  I like that because it puts the Lord’s work in first place.  But I also like to give on the Sunday after tax day.  There is nothing spiritual about it, it’s just a good reminder to me that just as I render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s,  I need to render unto God that which belongs to Him. I have no question but that the money is going to be used to touch the hearts and lives of people and to share the gospel here and around the world.

I have had several opportunities this week through our ministry and other ministries we support to see the impact that our giving has for the cause of Christ.  There is a lot that I am looking forward to this Sunday, but one of the best things is the opportunity to give.  I refuse to look back and complain about what I had to do and instead I am going to look forward and be grateful to God that He lets me be a part of His work.

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