The Conditions of the Sacrifice

IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: The Conditions of the Sacrifice

Romans 12:1-2

Paul tells us how these bodies are to be sacrificed. He gives us two conditions that this sacrifice must meet.

1. An Awful Sacrifice -

The word "holy" means "something consecrated and set apart". It has reference to that which inspires religious awe in the sight of an observer.
Imagine how awe inspiring it would have been to have stood with Elijah on Mount Carmel as God sent the fire down from Heaven on that altar. What would it have been like to have stood beside Moses as he conversed with that burning bush?

Imagine how it would have felt to have been with Solomon at the dedication of the Temple when the fire of God fell. Those were holy times. They inspires awe in those who witnessed them.

The idea here is that when a life is totally sold out, separated and sacrificed to God the Father, it will be an awe inspiring thing! It will demonstrate the power of God like nothing else! I am convinced that God could do more in a church with one properly sacrificed life than He could with 1,000 who were half-heartedly playing the church game! I wonder how much awe our lives inspire?

2. An Acceptable Sacrifice -

The word "acceptable" means "well-pleasing, satisfying". God is pleased when a life is sacrificed on the altar of His service for His glory. It honors Him like nothing else can. It proves His power.
It shows His glory. It tells a lost world that God makes a difference in the lives He touches by His power.

The sad truth of the matter is this: we are either pleasing God or hurting Him by the way we use our bodies. If was want to be pleasing to the Lord, then our bodies must be placed on His altar, without reservation or hesitation.

By the way, note the words "brethren" and "ye". This command to sacrifice all on the altar of consecration is not just for a select few super saints. It is a command that is given to every member of the family of God.
Not a single saved person has the right to deny God the pleasure of our bodies sacrificed on His altar!
Including you

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD JESUS, I REDEDICATE MY LIFE TO YOU TO DAY, MAKE ME YOUR LIVING SACRIFICE

Join us tomorrow Saturday for wonder hour and Sunday for Thanksgiving. See you there

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