I have never seen a person sacrifice to make a contribution. People contribute only that portion of their income which will not in any way infringe upon their standard of living.
James W. Frick
Romans 12: 1-2
Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
What is Paul asking us as Christians when he asks us to present ourselves? Webster gives us this definition; “To bring or introduce into the presence of someone especially of superior rank or status” Notice in this scenario that we are the ones that are doing the approaching, God is not demanding our presence, He is giving us opportunity to come before Him.
I think that we take these opportunities for granted, for it is the calling of the Holy Spirit that bids us to come into the Holy Presence of God. God will not come and hunt us down and I’m afraid that is what many people want Him to do. It doesn’t happen that way. What happens is that we gradually lose His presence in our lives and we stumble into hurt, or trouble which causes us to look around and see we are alone.
What happens is many end up as dead, rather than living sacrifices. God asks us to come before Him and to present our life for His cleansing and direction. 1 Cor 6:19-20 tells us this; “Do you not know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body.” Any questions?...God’s Blessings
Pastor William
James W. Frick
Romans 12: 1-2
Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
What is Paul asking us as Christians when he asks us to present ourselves? Webster gives us this definition; “To bring or introduce into the presence of someone especially of superior rank or status” Notice in this scenario that we are the ones that are doing the approaching, God is not demanding our presence, He is giving us opportunity to come before Him.
I think that we take these opportunities for granted, for it is the calling of the Holy Spirit that bids us to come into the Holy Presence of God. God will not come and hunt us down and I’m afraid that is what many people want Him to do. It doesn’t happen that way. What happens is that we gradually lose His presence in our lives and we stumble into hurt, or trouble which causes us to look around and see we are alone.
What happens is many end up as dead, rather than living sacrifices. God asks us to come before Him and to present our life for His cleansing and direction. 1 Cor 6:19-20 tells us this; “Do you not know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body.” Any questions?...God’s Blessings
Pastor William
1 comment:
That is so true. If you don't want to serve God, I believe he could and would put you on a shelf (so to speak) and not use you. I don't know about anyone else, but I don't want to be on a shelf and collect dust, I want to be busy for the Lord and continue to serve Him.
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