Faith to Follow

How much of your life have you given to the Lord? If you think it’s too much, step back to see what He’s given to you. Make your life a living sacrifice, and you will be blessed.

Ok, this is another lie that Satan likes to whisper in your ear so you won’t go after God’s best for your life. He wants you out of the fight, off the mission field and influencing others to follow your sorry attitude.

“So, let me get this straight,” said the young man across my desk. “I quit smoking weed. I moved out of my girlfriend’s house. I don’t have any friends except here at church, and you’re telling me God wants more?”    “Yes.”   “How much more, Pastor Troy?”

“Everything. All of it. He’s after you, boy, and He’s not going to quit.”

Over the years, I have had this conversation with many people, including the good-looking fat man in the mirror. On this subject, we need a right mind. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God that you present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. – Romans 12:1

Gulp! What does it mean to present your body as a living sacrifice? It means to lay it down and give it up. You may fear going to the trash dumps of Matamoros, Mexico, the OpenDoor Food Bank or the homeless outreach on Lancaster, but the Lord just told you to sacrifice your personal comfort and sometimes even your safety to help the hurting.

It’s really not a big deal. As a matter of fact, it’s only your “reasonable service.” In other words, it’s the sensible, sufficient and inexpensive way to serve the Lord. 

So how can God think it’s a not that big a deal to give your entire life to Him? Because He made it, so He owns it! He redeemed you at the cross, so He owns you twice.