With Jesus,
He was and is the sacrifice needed to make us righteous with the
Father. Does this say then we don't need to make any
sacrifice? Not really. What the Father
wants from you
is the sacrifice of yourself. Not to be crucified or given up
on
an altar, but to sacrifice yourself for His sake, living in the world
and doing the things He wants you to do.
Does that
mean just going to church on Sunday? No, it is an everyday
thing. Put God at the top of the list, first thing.
Yes,
then you can go to work, raise a family, make dinner, enjoy a ball
game. etc. Just as long as the other things are lower on your
to
do list. Does that mean going to church every
Sunday? Not
necessarily, if you are still placing God first in what you do on
Sunday. But it is a great place to hear His word and get
inspired
to do what you should.
That is how
you become fruitful and do God's will. By seeing and helping
others, by being loving and forgiving, and by praying and listening to
His words.
Now it is up
to you. What is your sacrifice? A contribution to
charity
and a few minutes here and there? He who has given you
everything
and everything belongs to Him is getting what in return?
Remember
you time and talents are His also.
In love and faith, I pray that the Lord inspires you to grow in your
sacrifice.
