The Sacrifice You Give

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“The Sacrifice You Give” by Kirk Hunt

 

And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

Genesis 22:13 KJV

It is possible you know how Abraham felt.  Perhaps you have felt you were sacrificing something precious and irreplaceable.  Our hearts too often burn at the things we offer up in our Christian walk.

 

Abraham’s journey to Moriah must have been anguishing.  The God Abraham loved, directed him to sacrifice his promised son.  The beloved son he waited for through the years.

 

We work in, and for, His Kingdom.  We invest time, talent, treasure, and probably tears, in our callings.  Still, we must be motivated by our love for Him.  Do not let some “trinket” stand between your heart and His.

 

The sacrifice(s) you give demonstrates your love and commitment to God.  After all, what can you give God that He did not give first?  Is there anything He cannot give back?  Still, our too human hearts ache at the thought, yet alone the reality.

 

He is God.  Even our sacrifices were first given to us by Him.  It may be scary, but do not hesitate to trust Him.   He will provide a lamb for the sacrifice, just as He gave The Lamb.

 

Walk out your life in obedience and faithfulness.  The things you sacrifice were first given by Him.  Give to Him with an open hand and heart, even if they tremble as you do so.

 

Think:                        I love Him more than what He has given me.

 

Pray:              “Lord, help me to live out my love for You.”

 

 

Copyright © January 2012, Kirk Hunt