Monday, January 15, 2024

January 15th - Give to God what Belongs to Him

"...give to God what belongs to God." (Mark 12:17)

What can we give God that "belongs" to Him?

King David of Israel asked this question...and answered it.

"What can I offer the LORD for all He has done for me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and praise the LORD’s name for saving me." (Psalm 116:12)

King David knew his salvation was a gift from God and all he could give back was himself and his praise.  The Apostle Paul says the same thing...

"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that openly profess His name."  (Hebrews 13:15)

"Give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind He will find acceptable."
(Romans 8:1)

"For by grace are you saved..." (Ephesians 2:11)

Simply put, praise God for saving you. You don't have to go to church to give God what belongs to Him.  Thank Him and live your life like you appreciate His gift of salvation - that is what "He will find acceptable".

“He has told you, O man, what is good...to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)

"...live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.” (Titus 2:11-13)

One last thought - God does not want or need your money, He gave it to you so you can take care of your family.

December 23rd - Merry Christmas Israel!

"For a Boy, He is born to us; a Son, He is given to us, and the Chieftainship shall come to be on His shoulder, and one shall call His ...