When I offer something to someone I first consider if they will value it. Many times I receive gifts that are of no use for me. It is thoughtful, but it would be more appreciated if they took the time to consider what I really need.
In Leviticus 22:1-2, The Lord says to Moses to be very careful with the sacred gifts that the Israelites set apart for Him, so that they do not bring shame on His holy name.
What can I really offer God when He owns it all? Well the offerings that were given in the old testament were animal sacrifices. What good could God do with dead animals? The Old Testament was a type and shadow of what was to come in Christ. In the New Testament Christ became the ultimate sacrifice and we now who are in Him are His offering to God.
These special gifts in the Old Testament had to be spotless, perfect, or God would not receive them. In Christ we are now a spotless and perfect bride. Therefore as Romans 12:1 says we must daily present ourselves to God as living sacrifices which is our reasonable service. If we choose not to draw near to the Father and therefore abide in Christ then we are no different than the world. We have spotted blemishes and bring shame to His name.
My son recently told me that I am someone who gets irritated alot. In 1 Corinthians 13 the bible says love is not irritable. So I am misrepresenting God, bringing shame to His name. This happens because when I am home I don't always draw near to God, I spend too much time watching television, working on the computer, playing video games. I am behaving like a sluggard. The only way love can be evident is when I am in Christ.
We are called to be holy as God is holy. I cannot just put on holiness when I am at church. I am the church, my home should reflect holiness as much as anywhere else. God's nature should be evident in my life at all times in all places.
In the Old Testament a sacrifice was brought to a tabernacle to be presented to God. In the New Testament we are the sacrifice and we are the tabernacle. We are Christ offering to God through His sacrifice for our sins. Giving a sacrifice is no longer something we do but who we are.
Father right now I repent for bringing shame to your name, for not presenting myself to you as a living sacrifice. Not fully enjoying what I have in Christ but having a double standard in my private and public lives. I thank you Lord for forgiving me and accepting me in Christ as a spotless offering. May I honor you and bring Glory to your name in all I say and do.
Challenge: Let's ask those closest to us what character flaws we hold, asking for their forgiveness and repenting before God.
In Leviticus 22:1-2, The Lord says to Moses to be very careful with the sacred gifts that the Israelites set apart for Him, so that they do not bring shame on His holy name.
What can I really offer God when He owns it all? Well the offerings that were given in the old testament were animal sacrifices. What good could God do with dead animals? The Old Testament was a type and shadow of what was to come in Christ. In the New Testament Christ became the ultimate sacrifice and we now who are in Him are His offering to God.
These special gifts in the Old Testament had to be spotless, perfect, or God would not receive them. In Christ we are now a spotless and perfect bride. Therefore as Romans 12:1 says we must daily present ourselves to God as living sacrifices which is our reasonable service. If we choose not to draw near to the Father and therefore abide in Christ then we are no different than the world. We have spotted blemishes and bring shame to His name.
My son recently told me that I am someone who gets irritated alot. In 1 Corinthians 13 the bible says love is not irritable. So I am misrepresenting God, bringing shame to His name. This happens because when I am home I don't always draw near to God, I spend too much time watching television, working on the computer, playing video games. I am behaving like a sluggard. The only way love can be evident is when I am in Christ.
We are called to be holy as God is holy. I cannot just put on holiness when I am at church. I am the church, my home should reflect holiness as much as anywhere else. God's nature should be evident in my life at all times in all places.
In the Old Testament a sacrifice was brought to a tabernacle to be presented to God. In the New Testament we are the sacrifice and we are the tabernacle. We are Christ offering to God through His sacrifice for our sins. Giving a sacrifice is no longer something we do but who we are.
Father right now I repent for bringing shame to your name, for not presenting myself to you as a living sacrifice. Not fully enjoying what I have in Christ but having a double standard in my private and public lives. I thank you Lord for forgiving me and accepting me in Christ as a spotless offering. May I honor you and bring Glory to your name in all I say and do.
Challenge: Let's ask those closest to us what character flaws we hold, asking for their forgiveness and repenting before God.
Biblical Reference: Leviticus 22, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 13, Hebrews 10:11-18, Galatians 3:27
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