David, the greatest king in Israel’s history refused to offer up to God a burnt offering which he never paid for. (II Samuel 24:24). Now, we’re not talking burnt offering on my blog, but we are talking about giving a part of ourselves that perhaps we have kept tucked away in a box until now.
I’m tempted to pull out what comes easily or what I enjoy doing.
Natural talents and abilities.
Sharing with someone who shared with you first.
Giving because you’re going to get something back.
Kind words to someone who praised you.
But what about offering…
My pride: “I’m sorry. I was wrong.”
My rights: “You first.” “You can have it.” “I forgive you.”
My impatience: “I’m waiting on you, Lord”
Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philipians 2:5-8
That's one of my favorite passages of scripture. I just can't fathom God giving up his right to act as God. If he would do that for us, how can we not give up our rights in order to show love to others.
Christine@
Coffee in the Garden
In the Care of the Great Physician
You are so right. My challenge is to hang on to that knowledge of what He has done for me throughout the day! I pray He continues to teach me how.
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