According to Psalm 50 God "owns the cattle on a thousand hills." This is an ancient way of saying God owns it all. In fact much of Psalm 50 is dedicated to reminding us of that fact. When we truly understand this comment it makes giving seem sort of silly. God has made everything I can see and has placed everything I own within my hands. It is by his hand that I was born in this wealthy nation and not in some poverty stricken, war-ravaged country. So, when I give what am I doing? Giving God what is already His. I think it is much bigger than that. Giving is a spiritual act. When I write a check, donate food or clothes, or volunteer my time I am giving freewill.
Freewill is the one thing God does not own. When He created people he bestowed upon us something very unique... the ability to reject Him. We were given choice a.k.a freewill. God wanted us to choose Him willingly. So, when we choose to give we are giving our ability to direct our resources to God. An example of this would be the choice of buying an ipod or buying groceries for a needy family. By choosing the groceris I am submitting my will to God. He will never make me do such things, but rejoices when I freely choose to do so. I have something I can give God that He doesn't already have... my freewill.
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