Wednesday, May 2, 2018

day no. 14,436: first and best without blemish

Leviticus 3:1, 6
“If his offering is a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offers an animal from the herd, male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the Lord… 6 “If his offering for a sacrifice of peace offering to the Lord is an animal from the flock, male or female, he shall offer it without blemish.

Sacrifices must be the first and best or else it isn't the kind of sacrifice God requires. You can sacrifice lesser things, but you cannot make much of God by giving lesser things. He will not accept leftovers. Sacrifices must be without blemish because they are being offered to a holy, unblemished God. As much as He is dissatisfied with wonky offerings, so should we be dissatisfied with our devotion if the best we can come up with is the change in our pockets. Giving your first and your best requires prioritization. No one accidentally gives the first and best. It takes effort, energy and devotion. God deserves your worship. He is owed the position of top priority.

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