Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 20:40 NLT Tyndale: For on my holy mountain, says the Sovereign LORD, the people of Israel will someday worship me, and I will accept them. There I will require that you bring me all your offerings and choice gifts and sacrifices.
I claim affirmations of God’s desires for us because I know He can do what I cannot. The intensity of the LORD and the challenge of giving all to Him are far beyond my understanding and abilities. He requires all but I can not give it. Sure I can say I want to but I have proven I can’t.
Great news for others like me is that just four verses later the Israelites were told that they would know He was LORD because He DIDN’T give them what they deserved. He treated them mercifully in spite of their wickedness.
This is not our excuse to do as we please but it is a call to recognize we need Him to give Him all. We are drawn to God when we give. When we give Him all we receive His all. Are you willing to give your all to the LORD?
Today’s Prayer: LORD, forgive my wickedness. I need You LORD to help me give You all. In Your power and in Your strength I know this is possible. Break my heart LORD that I may passionately seek You and break my heart for You and others. LORD, I know life is in You and I ask Your protection from the deceptive life the world offers. Amen
Tom Raines Jr
Affirmations of God
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