Don't Give to the Lord What Cost You Nothing

When God smote His Son on the cross, He paid the highest price for you. He Himself purchased salvation for you, a place in Heaven,eternal life with the Father! He didn't send a representative, He came Himself. He gave of Himself in hopes that He would gain you. He left all the riches and glory of Heaven, put on your filthy rags, went to the cross and died for you. His pure and innocent blood was shed for you. God had to turn His back on His one and only Son, so you could be set free. He gave what cost Him the most, so in return you should do the same.

We give to God in more ways than one. Yes, we give Him tithes and offerings, but we give Him our lives as well. In everything you do in life, your actions, what you say, what you give, how you treat others and how you treat yourself, should be a tribute and sacrifice to what the Lord has done for you. Everything you do in life should glorify God, not defy Him! Your life should be given to Him daily, not just on Sunday's. Don't be careless in your giving to God.

Don't offer up to God, a half way praise, an almost shout! That doesn't cost you anything. Be like David! Who worshiped the Lord with all his might, to the point where those around him were ashamed and embarrassed. When you offer up praise and worship to God, go all out! Like there is no one in the room but you and Him. He rejoices over you with singing, Zephaniah 3:17 "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." So give God as song from the heart! Don't sing unto Him a song that is meaningless to you! Give Him all the glory that He more than rightfully deserves!

When God sets a task before you, don't half way do it. Do it to completion and with the best of your ability.  There is no half stepping in God's Kingdom, He will not accept an almost from you. Almost doesn't count. Jesus didn't half way or almost do anything when He was sent into this earth for you, He did and gave His very best! He gave all of Himself! You give God your best effort in everything He sets before you; leaving no task undone, giving it all you got.

When giving an offering to the Lord, give your very best. Don't give Him anything that cost you nothing at all and expect a return. Your tithes and offering is an expression of your faith. Even if it's $1, it should be a sacrifice. If it doesn't cost you anything, then it doesn't mean anything to God. He showed you by giving you His Son how much you meant to Him and you should always be prepared to do the same.

Give the very best to God in every aspect of your life. He gave you and still does give you His very best, His utmost and you are to do the same. Don't be careless with the things of God. Your sacrifice, whether it be monetary or in some other area of your life, may it be your very best! Don't give to God what cost you nothing at all!

2 Samuel 24:24 "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing."

God Bless!