Tag: sacrifice

13
Apr

Selfless Sacrifice

“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” John 12:24  In the above verse, the Holy Bible beautifully uses the analogy of the wheat seed to show the importance and value of sacrifice.  […]

26
Feb

The Setup

Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalms 107:8. Seasons are wonderful! Each season has its appeal. From the brightness of spring and the warmth of summer to the sweet aroma of monsoon rains and the vivid hues of autumn, seasons […]

02
Apr

Thanksgiving and Obedience

Psalm 116:17-18 – “I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord now in the presence of all His people.” Isn’t it wonderful when we make a call to a friend who picks up the phone and talks […]

22
Jan

The Power of Praise

Psalm 71:8 KJV “Let my mouth be filled with thy praise, and with thy honour all the day.” The above verse encourages us to have a heart of praise towards the Lord as it is an expression of gratitude and thanksgiving. Prayer and praise go hand in hand. One is incomplete without the other. Praise […]

21
Nov

Fear the Lord

Psalm 111:10 (NKJV) – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. When we know God for who He is, it is the dawn of our wisdom. As we grow in our relationship with God, we understand His nature […]

18
Aug

Heaven-THROUGH CHRIST JESUS

Hebrews 13:15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Under the Law of Moses, Israelites had to take the best and spotless animals from their herds to offer as sacrifices. Our first lesson: this animal had the potential to […]

08
Jul

LIVE A LIFE OF LOVE

Ephesians 5:2 – “Walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.”  Another version of the same verse reads: “Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering […]

26
Jun

Give Thanks to God

Psalm 116:17(NKJV) – I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord. In this Psalm, the psalmist is giving thanks to the Lord for rescuing him from his current troubles. He speaks of God’s compassion for His children. The psalmist says that he called upon the […]

18
Mar

Freedom from Sin

Romans 8:11 (NKJV): If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. When we were born, we had sin in us, we lived according to our flesh. This […]