1 Sam 3-5 Ps 77 2 Cor 8

God cannot be held to ransom in order to win our own victories, we must do it His way. He was prepared to let the Ark of the Covenant fall into the hands of the Philistines to teach both them and the Israelites a lesson on His sovereignty. Paul understood this well when overseeing the financial giving in the churches. As this giving came from the heart of God it was just as important as the Ark of the Covenant. When our hearts are in alignment with the purposes of God, He will anoint the works of our hands and His blessing will flow.