Message from Scripture: 12/5/2020

 

Our message from Scripture today is Acts 3:6. “But Peter said, ‘I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!’”

 

Do you give much thought about what we can give to God? Typically we think about all the things God gives us, but it’s just as important for us to think about what we can offer to God. What are some things we can offer to God from our own lives?

 

The foundation on which we offer anything to God is in offering ourselves to Him. Paul reminded the Christians in Rome, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service” (Rom. 12:1). Paul commended the congregations in Macedonia, “as they first gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God” (2 Cor. 8:5).

 

We can offer our words to God. Paul tells us, “Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ” (Eph. 4:15). Only truth will prevail on the last day; only the truth of God will forgive us of our sins and commend us to others who need the truth to save their souls. We should speak words of truth.

 

We can do good for each other as an offering to God. Paul said, “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith” (Gal. 6:10).

 

 God has blessed us with everything we have, and are, and can be in Him. Let’s make use of these in ways that bring Him honor and glory. What a testimony this will be to those around us, of what God can do when we yield to Him. It will enable you to have a great day. God bless.

 

Robert