Read: Psalm 54:4-7
I will sacrifice to you freely; I will give thanks to your name, Lord,
I will sacrifice to you freely; I will give thanks to your name, Lord,
because it
is so good Psalm
54:6
During
his reign, King Frederick William III of Prussia found himself in a bind. Wars had been costly, and in trying to build
the nation, he was seriously short of finances.
After careful reflection, he decided to ask the women of Prussia if they
would bring their jewelry of gold and silver to be melted down for their
country. Each piece of jewelry he
received, he would exchange for a decoration of bronze or iron as a symbol of
his gratitude. These decorations would
be inscribed, ‘I gave gold for Iron, 1813.’
The
response was overwhelming. But more
importantly, the women prized these gifts from the king even more highly than
their former jewelry! The reason of
course was clear. They were proof that
they had sacrificed for their king. .
When we come to know our King Jesus, we, too should want to exchange the flourishes of our former life for Him. The amazing thing about our King Jesus is that He not only takes our jewels but He takes our rags too -- and uses them for the good of His Kingdom!
Perhaps there are some things we need to sacrifice to him today. Let's pray and ask for His revelation. There are great things awaiting those who give out of gratitude for what God has done for us in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.
When we come to know our King Jesus, we, too should want to exchange the flourishes of our former life for Him. The amazing thing about our King Jesus is that He not only takes our jewels but He takes our rags too -- and uses them for the good of His Kingdom!
Perhaps there are some things we need to sacrifice to him today. Let's pray and ask for His revelation. There are great things awaiting those who give out of gratitude for what God has done for us in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, help us to
be givers rather than takers so we can give freely as Jesus gave for us on the
cross. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Prayer
Focus: A thankful heart
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