According to USA Today, a Costa Mesa, California, resident found a small package on her doorstep that contained a car key and a note that read, "This is a gift for you because I love you." It also included a Scripture verse and was signed, "An angel of the Lord." In her driveway was a late-model car--just what she needed to replace her old unreliable one.

The woman was so grateful that she hung a poster on her garage that read, "Thank You, God." A neighbor child asked, "Did God just drop the car from heaven?" Her answer wasn't reported, but certainly she didn't believe that the car had fallen from the sky. She merely wanted to convey her thanks to her anonymous friend who might pass by. But her sign was also making an important statement: All good gifts ultimately come from God.

David recognized this truth as he and his people celebrated the enormous offering that had been given for the construction of the temple. They could have slapped one another on the back and exchanged mutual praise for the other's generosity. But they didn't. David showed his wisdom and maturity as Israel's leader by thanking the Lord for all blessings. He knew that when a gift comes from human hands, it's the Lord who deserves the praise.  — Mart De Haan