*GIFTS: PLEASING SACRIFICES TO GOD*
Today's Topic:
GIFTS: PLEASING SACRIFICES TO GOD
📖Bible Reading:
Philippians 4:15-20, NLT:-
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15 As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this.
16 Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once.
17 I don’t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness.
18 At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God.
19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
20 Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen.
🔑 Key Verse:
“ And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus ”
- Philippians 4:19, NKJV
The Message:
How many times have you heard people using Philippians 4:19 to pray? It is possible that many Christians do not know where it is located in the Bible. Yet, it has become a widely quoted part of the Bible, especially when praying. However, it is very necessary to know that this prayer did not just come from the mouth of Paul alone, but also from his heart. The Philippians had ministered to his needs beyond his imagination. While others forsook Paul, the Philippians were with him. He confessed that what the Philippians gave him was “a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God” (v. 18). Any time an offering meets this standard, God’s blessings would automatically follow; e.g. Noah’s offering (Gen. 8:20-22). This shows that before lasting blessings are released upon people, “a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God” is first offered.
As you envisage blessings from God, what type of offerings do you offer Him? As you approach a man of God to bless you spiritually, what material blessing do you offer him? A door to God’s blessing is a pleasing sacrifice to God. Learn to give God and His servants your best, which comes from your heart. God always supplies the needs of those who have the attitude of giving generously.
Birthday Blessing:
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood…”
- 1 Peter 4:9
Read Bible Through Passage:
Numbers 17-18; Psalms 55; Isaiah 7; James 1.
Food for Thought:
“Personal sacrifice paves the way for God’s miracles.”
–Elisabeth Elliot
💥Good morning beloved! How was your night?
Today, as you march forward in complete obedience, may the Lord use you as an instrument for the restoration of the backslidden and help you not to fall into error, in Jesus name.💥 (AMEN).
Do Enjoy a Favourable Wednesday.
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