Sacrifice

 Scripture:

“There, before the Ark, King Solomon and the entire community of Israel sacrificed so many sheep, goats, and cattle that no one could keep count!” ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭5‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

As Solomon was bringing the ark of the covenant into its final resting place in the newly constructed temple, King Solomon and the entire Israelite community sacrificed so many sheep, goats, and cattle, they could not keep count. In other portions of scripture it records thousands of sheep and cattle being sacrificed to God. This must have been more than that. I would imagine thousands of animals being sacrificed that day to honor the Lord and get His attention.

Application:

God sees every sacrifice we make. He honors our sacrifice because sacrifice honors Him. When we lay something down for God or we give something up for God, He notices and those acts do not go unnoticed. For Solomon, fire cam down from heaven and the glorious presence of God filled the Temple. For us, He shows us He is with us in many different ways. Paul told us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to the Lord. I want to give myself completely to the Lord for His purposes.

Prayer:

Lord God, You are worthy of my very best. We don’t offer sheep and goats and cattle any more because Jesus fulfilled all those sacrifices, but I do give You my life. I offer You my heart, soul, mind and strength. Use my life for Your glory Fill me to overflowing with Your presence. As you manifested Your presence at the dedication of the Temple, manifest Your presence in my life as I offer myself to You as a living sacrifice.

Yours Forever,

Jeff