Tag: sacrifice
In seasons of crisis, we can choose to listen to proven voices. Scripture is the most proven voice of all. We go with the Word instead of our feelings. We follow God instead of our gut. And God promises, the very best is still around the bend.
Cain did not accept personal responsibility for his shortcomings. Instead of acknowledging his sin or his less-than-best, he blamed his brother for offering something better.
Timothy’s personal history and personal sacrifice paved the way for an effective ministry.
Someone told me on Tuesday how the word ‘priority’ has been singular for hundreds of years. By it’s very meaning, a priority could only be one thing, but in the last few decades, we’ve pluralized it and in the same swoop of the pen: diluted it. Loving God cannot be one of our priorities: no, He must be the priority.
Men and women have been giving out of limited means from the beginning, but somehow with God, our little becomes just enough. He funds His earthly ministry through ordinary people just like us.
So what about us? Do we start and end our days with earnest acknowledgement of our spiritual need and appreciation for God’s above and beyond involvement? What systems do we have in place to moor our lives to His mercy?
“If any member of the community sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of the Lord’s commands, when they realize their suit and the sin they have committed becomes known, they must bring as their offering for the sin they committed a female…
Joseph’s part in the nativity narrative is marked again and again by obedience.