Scripture
2 Samuel 24:24 But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.
Observation
David need to worship God with sacrifice in order to save Jerusalem. Araunah wanted to be of help, he offered the land, oxen and even the wooden cart for burning the sacrifice. That would have been Araunah's sacrifice not David's.
Application
In order for it to be a sacrifice it must be of value to us. What do I value? Money and time are the first things that come to mind, but as I dig deeper, pride and independence spring up also. Romans 12:2 tells me that my body is to be a living sacrifice to God. That includes my pride, independence and even my will.
Prayer
God, help me put aside the things that I value and take up the things that you value. I know that what you value will last throughout eternity. Amen
About Me
- randywills
- Husband of one, father of two (well, really four counting my wonderful daughter-in-law and son-in-law), grandfather of three and Lead Pastor of Father's House Church of God, Bend, OR.
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