1 Corinthians 1: 27 “But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the worlds, to put to shame the things which are mighty.”
Dear God,
Praise Your blessed and holy name, I wish to dedicate myself to You again today; even though I have trouble adequately expressing my love, worship and adoration for You.
In the Old Testament tabernacle offerings and services, in the earthly tabernacle or courtyard, You were never persuaded by pomp and ceremony, or how wealthy someone was (even though wealth can be used for telling others of You). It is the soul of each person that You are interested in, not human prestige or the possessions owned. It is me unadorned by prestige; giving my whole heart and soul that pleases You; not my offerings alone or instead of my love.
In Leviticus 1-3, I read today of how the Israelites were to be taught how to worship. The animal sacrifices were not blood and gore for no purpose; they pointed forward to the time when Christ, would sacrifice His life, for the sins of everyone who has ever lived. Families were to be taught the principles of how to reverence and worship You, as is encouraged in the church of this age, albeit a different way of worship, after Christ. Animal sacrifices are no longer needed, but reverence and worship of God are still what You expect and deserve.
Lord, do I still have much to learn in this area? As I go about my life and into church, please teach me Your principles of worship and fill me with true reverence and a consciousness of You in all situations.
In the time of Moses, what the people bought to the tabernacle as their sacrifice was to be from their own harvest or property. For me, I bring myself, no one else’s life, dedication or sacrifice, can substitute for my heart and worship of You. The sins we (I) commit are not dealt with, as with the people in the time of Moses. We are told in 1 Corinthians 1:30, “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God – and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” I personally have nothing to glory in, for Jesus has done it all, verse 31 “…….’He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”
Lord let me not lose sight of the lessons to be learned from the temple sacrifices of old. Now however we (I) confess (our) my sins knowing that the blood of Jesus alone, atones for them.
But I need not stop there; I go on to offer all of me, a perfect gift to You; even though I am not perfect. I also desire to allow the Holy Spirit to fill me, so that I am at peace with You. I thank You in advance for answering my prayer.
Amen