"since the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement on the altar for yourselves, because it is the blood as life that makes atonement." Leviticus 17:11
Close your eyes and think about the blood pumping through your veins, it circulates oxygen thru out your entire body, it is life giving and you are just the vessel, God is the power behind your beating heart. You can not make your heart beat only He can. Do we bring all that we are to the altar? Jesus did: "In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."" 1 Corinthians 11:25. What we do is seen by God, all of it, nothing goes unseen, why not commit yourself to doing all for God. Chapter 17 challenges us to do just that, to not waste our lifeblood. "I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship." Romans 12:1. Life is a journey, be a pleasing offering to God, be the sweet aroma, "Do this in remembrance of me."
What is God saying to me: Still more to do
Dear Father, I see many being pleasing offerings to You, bringing the gospel to life, what a joy that so many miss, by not being a part of a community. Lead us Lord to a community that faithfully places itself upon Your Altar, that lifts up daily worship and gives of its lifeblood. Prayers for a young man half way around the world giving of himself, prayers for a young lady giving her lifeblood to you in serving others, prayers for a faithful witness who has a spot on their lung, You are God and You are faithful to all. Thank You for this day, may it be a pleasing offering to You. In the name above every other name, Jesus Christ, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Souls, pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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