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THE POWER OF SACRIFICE

Memorise:
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. .. Romans 12:1

Read:
1 Kings 3:3-15

Message

A sacrifice is an offering made to God that costs the giver something significant. Sacrifice is a powerful key that can open doors that regular prayers might not be able to open. When you make a sacrifice that touches the heart of God, He will respond in a way that will amaze you.

In today's Bible reading, Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings to God. This was a massive sacrifice that had never been done before. God was so touched by this sacrifice that He appeared to Solomon that same night and asked him to ask for whatever he wanted. Solomon's sacrifice opened a door of unlimited blessings for him.

Sacrifice is not only about giving money or material things. You can also sacrifice your time, your energy, and even your comfort for the sake of God's kingdom. When you go out of your way to serve God and His people, you are making a sacrifice that God appreciates.

However, you must ensure that your sacrifice is made with the right heart. God does not accept a sacrifice that is made grudgingly or for the purpose of show-off. 2 Corinthians 9:7 says that God loves a cheerful giver. Your sacrifice must also be backed by a life of holiness. Proverbs 15:8 says, "The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight."

I pray that God will give you the grace to make sacrifices that will provoke His blessings in your life, in Jesus' name. As you learn to give your best to God, He will also give His best to you.

Bible In One Year:
Deuteronomy 5-7

Hymn:
All To Jesus I Surrender

Action Point:
Make a significant sacrifice for God's kingdom today and see Him work in your life.

King James Version

1 Kings 3:3-15

RCCG Hymn

All to Jesus I surrender

  1. All to Jesus I surrender,
    All to Him I freely give;
    I will ever love and trust Him,
    In His presence daily live.

    2. I surrender all,
    I surrender all;
    All to Thee, my blessed Saviour,
    I surrender all.


  2. All to Jesus I surrender.
    Humbly at His feet I bow;
    Woridly pleasures all forsaken.
    Take me, Jesus, take me now.
  3. All to Jesus I surrender.
    Lord, I give myself to Thee;
    Fill me with Thy love and power.
    Let Thy blessing fall on me.
  4. All to Jesus I surrender.
    Now I feel the sacred flame;
    O the joy of full salvadon!
    Glory, glory to His name!

 

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