Sacrifices That Please God
Sacrifices That Please God
Hebrews 13:15 "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise- the fruit of lips that confess and give thanks to his name."
It got me thinking about the sacrifices that God had established in the Old Testament with His chosen people, Israel. As you may remember, Exodus and Leviticus give many different types of sacrifices for many situations- all given so that sin could be forgiven and right relationship with God restored. These animal sacrifices brought about the revelation of a holy God and sensitized the people to their sin
Thank God that Jesus came to bring fulfillment. No more do we need to offer these sacrifices. It was accomplished once for all by Jesus' ultimate sacrifice.
But the question is: What sacrifices are we to bring to God today?
First of all, it would be best to define what a sacrifice is, offered in the context of today. I believe the sacrifices we offer now are a response to the sacrifice Jesus made for us! We approach God now because Jesus made the access possible. Also, a sacrifice is an offering made to God that costs us something.
In 2 Samuel 24:24, David said, "I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing."
Sacrifices today may cost us time, money or extra effort, but it pleases the Lord when you purposefully come before Him with what you have.
You might be thinking, "What could I possibly offer that God would want?"
Well, you do have much to offer Him.
Here is the list of some of the sacrifices that please the Lord today!
1. Praise
Hebrews 13:15 Let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise... Praise is the continuous attitude of gratitude. Praise is intentional and must be verbalized.
2. Do Good and Share
Hebrews 13:16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Sharing with others and nurturing friendships and fellowship with one another requires time and effort.
3. Your Bodies
Romans 12:1 ...offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God...
Your body is the temple of the living God. Voluntary surrender allows God to use us for His purposes. Aren't you glad he asks us to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice!
4. Your Financial Gifts
Philippians 4:18 ...the gifts you sent from Epaphroditus... are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
Your financial giving to further the Kingdom is a sacrifice that pleases God.
It partners you with the ongoing work.
It not only blesses the receiver, but also blesses the giver.
It releases God's blessing upon you!
5. Your Heart Attitude
Psalm 51:15-17 The sacrifices of God are a broken... and contrite heart... Any sacrifice not done from a right heart of sincerity and humility means nothing to God. What grieved God about the old system was the ritual it had become. Don't fall into a casual observance of praise. Let it be fresh and honest.
These sacrifices touch on the core issue of our life - our tongue, body, money and motives.They are pleasing to God!That is why God has favoured in Abel's Offering over Cain's offering in Genesis. Abel has offered just the right and the very first of the best of his.
As we approach a new year, may the Lord grant to us a renewed passion for worship and zeal in service to the glory of our God.
Merry Christmas And Happy New Year!
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