Living Sacrifices

"And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Ephesians 5:2

When Christ sacrificed himself for us, he gave us a gift. He expected nothing in return, for we have nothing to give. He gave humbly and quietly, not drawing attention to himself, but to his heavenly father.

When we give sacrifices in our lives, we should follow Christ's example. The credit that we might get from the sacrifice should be directly given to the Father. When our hearts are right for the sacrifice we are giving, the fruit from it will be all the more bountiful.

"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." Romans 3:23-24

While no sacrifice can ever compare to the magnitude and love of Christ's sacrifice, we can strive to be like him and sacrifice things in our lives for his sake. I challenge you, live out your faith. Sacrifice yourself for Jesus and be vulnerable. This is how faith grows in the Lord.

Romans 12:1-2 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. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will."


-John Dockery