Genesis 45:1-28; Psalms 23:1-24:10; Matthew 26:1-30
All thy males (shall) appear before the Lord…and they shall not appear before the Lord empty: every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee. Deuteronomy 16:16-17
This command is serious because those who appear, will appear before the Lord. Equally solemn is the command not to come empty handed. Their giving may vary according to their ability, but all shall give. This passage is about giving earthly blessings, but we can learn a spiritual lesson. “[He] hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings” (Eph. 1:3). Our best offerings will be spiritual, those of thanksgiving and worship. May we never be guilty of coming
empty handed. —Ken Gross
Must I go and empty handed, thus my dear Redeemer meet?
Not one day of service give Him, lay no trophy at His feet? —C. Luther