Are we giving God our best or our leftovers?
“Do not present an animal with defects, because the LORD will not accept it on your behalf.”
Leviticus 22:20 (NLT)
When we consider how much God has given us–life, provision, protection, and freedom from sin–it is a privilege to give back to Him. We no longer have a tabernacle or temple where we can bring animal sacrifices. But God loves when we offer ourselves by giving Him our time, talent, or treasure.
We love when our children bring us something they have made for us. It may be a drawing that lacks artistic refinement, but we overlook the imperfections because we know it is the best they can do. Likewise, God looks at the motive of our heart in our expressions of worship and giving and not merely the offerings themselves.
We observe three rules in Leviticus 22 for what we bring to God:
- It should cost us something.
- We should give it willingly.
- We should offer the best we have (without defects).
“Do not bring shame on my holy name, for I will display my holiness among the people of Israel. I am the LORD who“Do not bring shame on my holy name, for I will display my holiness among the people of Israel. I am the LORD who makes you holy. It was I who rescued you from the land of Egypt, that I might be your God. I am the LORD.” makes you holy.”
Leviticus 22:32-33 (NLT)
God called us out of this world and chose us to be His people. He has delivered us from our sins, given us good and perfect gifts, and has promised us everlasting life with Him.
What can I offer Him today?
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