Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house; and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
– 2 Nephi 24:10
As I sit with the words of this passage, I pause to reflect, inviting the Spirit to speak to me in the stillness. The Lord of Hosts issues a direct and emphatic invitation to bring all the tithes into His storehouse, ensuring there is “meat in [His] house.” I sense a weight in this invitation. This is a call to surrender fully, to trust in His providence, and to make sure my heart is in accord with His plans.
In the ancient world, tithes were an essential part of covenant life with God, a sign of loyalty and devotion. Yet, I feel the tug in my own soul—how often do I struggle with fully trusting Him with all that I have? It is easy to offer a portion, a token of what He has given me, but here He asks for all the tithes. He asks for completeness, the whole-hearted offering that expresses not just duty, but love and faith in His abundant provision. A couple of years ago, a brother from the Church reminded me that tithes do not always take a financial form—it can be our service to others, especially if one is enduring a financial crisis or simply no money to provide to the Lord’s house. This should always be between you and Heavenly Father. It is still a matter of trusting the Lord.
Nephi speaks about meat, or food, in the house of God. This parallels the thought of spiritual nourishment. What does it mean for us to ensure there is spiritual food in His house? In one sense, it speaks of ensuring that the ministry of the Church, the work of His kingdom, is sustained and flourishing. But I am also drawn to think of my own spiritual life as His house, as a proverbial temple where His Spirit dwells. Am I bringing all my tithes—my time, my talents, my focus—into the spiritual storehouse of my soul, that there may be nourishment for my relationship with Heavenly Father? I am challenged to consider what I may be withholding from God, what parts of my life remain unoffered.
Then the Lord, in His boundless grace, offers me a promise. “Prove me now herewith,” He says. It is obvious that these words are both a command and a loving invitation. He challenges us to truly witness His faithfulness—to step out in bold trust and witness His power at work. It is as though He is saying, “Dare to believe that I will provide for you.” What a remarkable thing for the Almighty God to ask of us—to prove His faithfulness! How can we shy away from such an invitation, when the One who calls us is the One who holds the universe in His hands?
With divine certainty He speaks of the blessing to follow: “I will open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” This promise is astonishing. He does not promise merely to meet my needs, but to overflow my life with blessings so abundant that I will not have room to contain them. This is the nature of God’s generosity—immeasurable, overwhelming, pouring forth in ways I cannot fathom.
As I continue to reflect on this morning’s passage, I am prompted to remember that these blessings are not always material in nature, though of course they may be at times. Often, the true blessings come in the form of peace, grace, and the joy that springs from a life lived in authentic communion with Heavenly Father. The “windows of heaven” are opened when I surrender all to Him, when I entrust my life, my possessions, and my will to His hands.
For me, I think of this verse as an invitation for me to develop a deeper trust, to be more faithful in obedience, and to have a joyful expectation of God’s abundant goodness. This is not necessarily about what I can give, but about what Heavenly Father wants to give in return. He longs to pour out His blessings upon us—but first, we must bring all that we have into His storehouse, withholding nothing. In doing so, we prepare our heart to receive from His infinite store of grace, knowing that His promises never fail. (Isaiah 55:11)
May I, in humility and faith, bring all my tithes into His house, confident in the Lord’s invitation to prove Him, and trusting that His blessings will overflow, in ways beyond my comprehension.
