Message from Scripture: 5/8/2020

Good day! When we think about God, we can think about all His attributes, like His holiness, love, grace, mercy, salvation, and many other ways God blesses us in what He offers us every day. I wonder, though, if we give much thought about what we can give to God? Of course, God is not dependent on us for anything, because He is Lord of all creation. What we give to God, then, is not what God needs from us for His welfare, but what we offer of ourselves to Him, from grateful hearts because of all He gives us.

First, we should give ourselves to God. Paul said we are to be living sacrifices, meaning, in contrast to the dead animals offered as sacrifices under the Old Covenant, we offer ourselves in living by His will for us. “By the mercies of God, present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service” (Rom. 12:1).

Next, our very words should be given to God. Our speech should be used to encourage, to help, to build up, rather than tear down and destroy. “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers” (Eph. 4:29).

Then, we should help and motivate others positively, as God has done for us. To be Christlike, we should use our opportunities to do good and share. Peter told Corneilus Jesus went about doing good to others. “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Gal. 6:10).

By offering ourselves to God we show our love for Him. Such a life shows a thankful spirit. A life willing to give will receive what God so freely gives from His love for us. Offer yourselves to God today, and find the rich blessings He provides in return. God bless.

Robert