詩篇 50:7-15
7 我的民哪， 你們當聽我的話！ 以色列啊， 我要勸戒你； 我是神， 是你的神！ 8 我並不因你的祭物責備你； 你的燔祭常在我面前。 9 我不從你家中取公牛， 也不從你圈內取山羊； 10 因為， 樹林中的百獸是我的， 千山上的牲畜也是我的。 11 山中的飛鳥， 我都知道； 野地的走獸也都屬我。 12 我若是飢餓， 我不用告訴你， 因為世界和其中所充滿的都是我的。 13 我豈吃公牛的肉呢？ 我豈喝山羊的血呢？ 14 你們要以感謝為祭獻與神， 又要向至高者還你的願， 15 並要在患難之日求告我； 我必搭救你， 你也要榮耀我。
Psalm 50:7-15
7 “Hear, O My people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you; I am God, your God! 8 I will not rebuke you for your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, which are continually before Me. 9 I will not take a bull from your house, nor goats out of your folds. 10 For every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. 11 I know all the birds of the mountains, and the wild beasts of the field are Mine. 12 “If I were hungry, I would not tell you; For the world is Mine, and all its fullness. 13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? 14 Offer to God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. 15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.”
For us who go to church weekly, and give our time and money for ministries, are we doing that out of habit or from the heart?
Today’s scripture is about the true meaning and purpose of sacrifices. People of Israel erred in thinking that offering sacrifices was all God expected. God reminded them in Psalm 50 that He did not need anything from them as He already owned everything they presented to Him. God actually is the provider for all our needs. When He provides, He wants His children to honor him with gratitude.
God doesn't need my sacrifices or yours, but He does want a thankful heart that comes with them!
...Our God wants to enjoy a vital relationship with us! Have you and I been serving God from a heart of thanksgiving?
