But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing."
It's so convenient to ride the coattails of another. it's easy to give to the LORD when it's not ours to give. We're being taught about what sacrifice really is. It's not just about giving something up to the LORD it's about giving something of us to the LORD.
As I reflect upon my own life, my sacrifices; I wonder if it pleases God. Are my sacrifices really something of me or is it something that costs me nothing to offer? Tithing when I have abundance costs me nothing because I don't sacrifice anything out of my normal routine. I still eat at the places I like, I still go out to the places I like and enjoy things. But what about tithing when I'm in lean seasons, when cash flow is low? That costs me something because I have to adjust my whole life to offer my sacrifice. This applies to anything; time, relationships & even strongholds that bind us in chains. True sacrifices result in changed attitudes, minds & environment. If this isn't happening then we need to closely examine if we offered something not ours.
Heavenly Father, I adore You and love our time spent together. In some ways this time spent in devotions is a sacrifice offering but I don't want it to seem like I'm giving up anything; I'm so blessed by gaining! So in some ways a sacrifice is really about what we gain in exchange from our lesser offering to Your greater blessing. I'm so in awe of Your wisdom and how You slowly pour it into my heart. I pray that I steward this wonderful gift well. LORD, a special prayer today for my brother and sister who are going through a very difficult time. I pray for life to be restored to the womb and hearts to be rededicated in more special and wonderful ways. I pray for all my family to know and draw closer to You than they are right now. Keep relationships always so close in my mind so that I will steward Your flock well. Love You, Father God! In the matchless name of Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!
2 Samuel 24:24
It's so convenient to ride the coattails of another. it's easy to give to the LORD when it's not ours to give. We're being taught about what sacrifice really is. It's not just about giving something up to the LORD it's about giving something of us to the LORD.
As I reflect upon my own life, my sacrifices; I wonder if it pleases God. Are my sacrifices really something of me or is it something that costs me nothing to offer? Tithing when I have abundance costs me nothing because I don't sacrifice anything out of my normal routine. I still eat at the places I like, I still go out to the places I like and enjoy things. But what about tithing when I'm in lean seasons, when cash flow is low? That costs me something because I have to adjust my whole life to offer my sacrifice. This applies to anything; time, relationships & even strongholds that bind us in chains. True sacrifices result in changed attitudes, minds & environment. If this isn't happening then we need to closely examine if we offered something not ours.
Heavenly Father, I adore You and love our time spent together. In some ways this time spent in devotions is a sacrifice offering but I don't want it to seem like I'm giving up anything; I'm so blessed by gaining! So in some ways a sacrifice is really about what we gain in exchange from our lesser offering to Your greater blessing. I'm so in awe of Your wisdom and how You slowly pour it into my heart. I pray that I steward this wonderful gift well. LORD, a special prayer today for my brother and sister who are going through a very difficult time. I pray for life to be restored to the womb and hearts to be rededicated in more special and wonderful ways. I pray for all my family to know and draw closer to You than they are right now. Keep relationships always so close in my mind so that I will steward Your flock well. Love You, Father God! In the matchless name of Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!
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