Message from Scripture: 7/24/2020

Today’s message from Scripture comes from Rom. 12:1: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.”

In contrast to the animal sacrifices offered under the Law of Moses, which had to die and be slaughtered, we are to be living sacrifices. We are to put to death the desires of the flesh to allow the will of God to govern our thoughts and actions. What are those sacrifices God asks us to make to have a positive relationship with Him?

As we experience life each day, we should use each day to live for Christ. Our devotion to Christ shouldn’t be an on again, off again type of experience, but one we are renewed in every day, to stay faithful each day. As Paul said to the church in Colossae, Christ is to be our life (Col. 3:4).

As we experience life each day, we should use each day to be holy, meaning living apart from sin and committed to righteousness. We must let go of those things God has said we must avoid, and cling to those things God has said we should seek. Peter reminded his readers they should live holy lives, because our God is holy (1 Pet. 1:15-16).

As we experience life each day, we should use each day to be complete, growing and maturing in all things in Christ. It challenges us to cooperate with God’s good purpose for us in every area of life. Paul reminded the church in Ephesus, we are to grow up in all aspects in Christ (Eph. 4:15).

Sacrificial living is not sacrificing anything that hurts us, but gaining everything that helps. Think today of what you can give up to gain Christ, and ask His help to have an abundant life in Him. Have a great day. God bless.

Robert