Tag: sacrifice

16
Nov

A Willing Heart of Worship

Psalm 54:6 “I will freely sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O Lord, for it is good.“ This verse comes from a dangerous and uncertain moment in David’s life as he faced betrayal from the Ziphites while being relentlessly pursued by King Saul. In this context, David pours out his heart in a […]

12
Aug

Why Righteousness and Justice Outweigh Sacrifice

Proverbs 21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. In ancient Israel, sacrificial rituals were deeply woven into the fabric of worship. Yet, time and again, God made it clear through prophets like Isaiah and Amos that these offerings meant nothing when they were divorced from a life of […]

24
Nov

A Living Sacrifice

Romans 12:1 NKJV I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. “Brethren” is a personal salutation that Paul uses to show the warmth, love, and oneness of a family of God. With that intimacy established, he […]

01
Jul

A Sacrifice for Sin

John 12:32 “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”  Whether one is a believer or not, almost everyone, at some stage of their lives, has wondered about Lord Jesus. His life, death, and resurrection have left many amazed and curious, to say the least.  Everything our Lord […]

09
Jun

The Magnificence of Worship

Give to the Lord the glory due His name; bring an offering, and come into His courts. Psalm 96:8 Psalm 96:8 calls us to give God the glory and bring offerings as we enter His courts. This verse echoes praise and reverence for the Almighty. Preceding it, the psalmist contrasts idols with the Creator of […]

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 […]