Sacrifice by Denis N. of Uganda

SACRIFICE

A sacrifice is anything that is consecrated and offered to God by mankind.

Sacrifice opens up our hearts to God. As sacrifice expresses our Spiritual maturity in God, sacrifice draws us close to God, and sacrifice expresses our trust and Faith in God

Therefore, Sacrifice is meant to cost me something. In the Old Testament, the sacrifice was an animal, grain and many more others to be offered in exchange for the washing away of sin for mankind. 2 Samuel 24:24 “And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing.

In the New Testament Jesus offered His life as a living sacrifice. We are exhorted to do the same.

Romans 12:1-2   “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” and therefore we ought to offer our bodies to as a living sacrifice in this it pleases God by doing His Will in our lives and bodies

How can we offer a sacrifice that pleases God? By being transformed everyday by the renewal of the mind. Always seek to do God’s will for it’s what pleases Him. Live a devoted life to God and Glorify Him alone in everything. Hebrews 13:15-16, Know it and keep it in remembrance that CHRIST JESUS is the living sacrifice who gave out His life for all mankind. 1 Corinthian 5:7, Hebrews 10:12.

Prayer Father our Lord God, teach me know you more as a living sacrifice and that you offered life to wash away my sins and that I may be always glad to offer my present my life to you and offer sacrifice to you always. AMEN