A Window to Abundance

Inspired by A.B. Simpson’s “Days of Heaven”

"Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure."
— Malachi 3:10 (BSB)

Trials can feel like locked doors—unyielding barriers that stand between us and relief. Yet, God’s Word invites us to view them differently. They are not locked doors but windows—windows through which God pours out His abundant blessings when we trust Him and respond in faith.

This verse in Malachi is a bold call to trust God completely, to step out in obedience even when circumstances feel uncertain. The old man’s wisdom mentioned in A.B. Simpson’s devotional highlights a striking truth: when trials test us, it’s the perfect moment to test God’s promises—not out of doubt, but in confidence that He is faithful.

We are not called to escape trials but to embrace them as opportunities for growth and grace. When we bring everything before Him in trust, even the hardest challenges become avenues for blessing. This is what it means to be “more than conquerors” (Romans 8:37)—to see not just victory over difficulties but advancement through them, as God uses every circumstance to deepen our reliance on Him.

Like a rose blooming amidst thorns, God’s grace and goodness flourish in the most unexpected places. And just as we can only experience the fullness of a rose’s fragrance by leaning in close, so too do we discover the fullness of God’s blessings when we draw near to Him in faith.

A Prayer of Trust in God's Promises

Father,
You have opened the windows of heaven to pour out blessings in Christ, and we trust in Your sufficiency today. Thank You for turning trials into opportunities for grace, for using every challenge to reveal more of Yourself to us. We walk forward in confidence, knowing that You are faithful and that we lack nothing in You. Let us live with open hearts, welcoming Your abundance in every moment, as You make us more like Your Son. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Final Thought

A trial may seem like a barrier, but in God’s hands, it becomes a window to His blessings. Step forward in trust, knowing that He has already provided everything you need for today and eternity.