Last night was a wonderful night. I am so thankful for those who volunteered and have for months been sacrificing time, energy and resources to invest in children. I am thankful for those (Pastor Jon, Allen and Kim) who came and prayed in the Prayer Room. I know we owe God's favor on us last night because you sacrificially gave up convenience and bent the ear of our Lord. I am thankful to workers who have sacrificed their own resources to decorate rooms, buy rewards to give for memory verses, food, etc....
Sacrifice seems to be a recurring theme in the thanks given above. Can we really expect to do the Lords work without it costing us something? Does the Lord want it to cost us something? It's easy to give out of our excess, or serve where it is comfortable and convenient. What does God say?
1 Chron. 21:24
And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the Lord, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.
What cost are you willing to pay? What cost is God asking you to pay? What cost will you pay this week for the lost world that Jesus loves and paid the ultimate price for? He paid the price for you are you willing to pay a price for Him?
Before Him in love
2 comments:
This is the third time very recently that God has brought this and one other similar verse (Abraham buying a burial spot for Sara) to my attention...
I have asked God many times why having a family must be so difficult for us when it is supposed to be easy and natural, and all I can hear is that I cannot offer back to Him as a sacrifice what has cost me nothing. In a literal sense - monetarily, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Erin,
Joy commeth....for the joy ahead keep enduring your cross.
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