By Paul
Dinakaran
Dearly beloved,
During the time of the Old Testament, animals and birds were offered as sacrifices to God, and through that, the sins of the one who offered the sacrifice were forgiven.
But after Lord Jesus Christ offered His body as a living sacrifice on the cross, the animal sacrifice became null and void. His holy blood cleanses you and you become holy.
Even today, the Lord wants you to offer yourself as a living sacrifice for Him so that you can have life in your body (Romans 12:1).
Offering yourself as a living sacrifice is nothing but leading a holy life in this evil world which is full of lust, treachery and sorrow. When you live for the Lord and reflect His love in your life, you are offering yourself as a living sacrifice for Him. When you do that, the Lord will certainly reward you and you shall talk with Him face to face. Your life will become very pleasant.
Although Job had to go through so many afflictions and losses in life, he did not sin. He just said, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised” (Job 1:21). He clung on to God saying, “I myself will see Him with my own eyes – I, and not another” (Job 19:27).
Hence the Lord Himself came in search of him and spoke to him face to face. He healed him completely and restored all that he had lost. He made everyone come in search of him and honoured him. The Lord gave him twice as much he had before (Job 42:10-17).
Apostle Paul says, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship" (Romans 12:1). Accordingly, submit yourself completely to the will of God. Then He will fulfill His will in your life. He will also bless you doublefold.
During the time of the Old Testament, animals and birds were offered as sacrifices to God, and through that, the sins of the one who offered the sacrifice were forgiven.
But after Lord Jesus Christ offered His body as a living sacrifice on the cross, the animal sacrifice became null and void. His holy blood cleanses you and you become holy.
Even today, the Lord wants you to offer yourself as a living sacrifice for Him so that you can have life in your body (Romans 12:1).
Offering yourself as a living sacrifice is nothing but leading a holy life in this evil world which is full of lust, treachery and sorrow. When you live for the Lord and reflect His love in your life, you are offering yourself as a living sacrifice for Him. When you do that, the Lord will certainly reward you and you shall talk with Him face to face. Your life will become very pleasant.
Although Job had to go through so many afflictions and losses in life, he did not sin. He just said, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised” (Job 1:21). He clung on to God saying, “I myself will see Him with my own eyes – I, and not another” (Job 19:27).
Hence the Lord Himself came in search of him and spoke to him face to face. He healed him completely and restored all that he had lost. He made everyone come in search of him and honoured him. The Lord gave him twice as much he had before (Job 42:10-17).
Apostle Paul says, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship" (Romans 12:1). Accordingly, submit yourself completely to the will of God. Then He will fulfill His will in your life. He will also bless you doublefold.
Source: http://www.prayertoweronline.org
