What's for dinner?

It came to pass . . . that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” — Genesis 22:1

I can hardly imagine inviting special friends over for dinner and then throwing a few leftovers into the microwave to serve up to them. But if I were to do that, it would speak volumes about how I really feel about them.

Giving God the leftovers of our lives speaks volumes abut His true worth to us. When God asked Abraham to give Isaac back to Him as an act of worship, Genesis 22:1 calls it a test. A test to see if there was anything in his life that he treasured more than God.

It’s no different for us. There are times when God requires something really important to get His work done. He’ll ask us to give up our natural instincts to seek revenge so that we can communicate His forgiving love by forgiving our enemies. He may call us to sacrifice portions of our time or money or comforts to advance His cause. Or He may require us to allow our sons and daughters to go to a far-off land to tell others about His saving love. The way we respond to what He requires says volumes about how we really feel about Him.

Anyone can offer the leftovers. Only those who love God more than anything else will serve up the very best for Him. — Joe Stowell

 “Take up thy cross and follow Me,”

I hear the blessed Saviour call:

How can I make a lesser sacrifice

When Jesus gave His all? — Ackley

READ: Genesis 22:1-12

No sacrifice we make is too great for the One who sacrificed His all.

The Bible in one year:

• Leviticus 8-10

• Matthew 25:31-46