Week2 Day1
Word Study
Sacrifice
Holy and Acceptable
It would be easy to rationalize and spiritualize this. What I want you to think about is first that your body is the vehicle by which you sin. In fact, we read, back in chapter 3, this description of sinful humanity separated from God:
“Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.” “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.” “Their feet are swift to shed blood…”
Romans 3`:13-15
Paul is saying, “Now in light of God’s mercies toward you, use the totality of your physical body to serve God.”
In the church I grew up in, we would frequently sing these words that express in large part what Paul is calling us to.
Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord to Thee;
Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love.
Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.
Take my voice and let me sing always, only for my King.
Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee.
Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use every power as Thou shalt choose.
Take my will and make it Thine. It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throne.
Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.
Action Step:
Which body part do you most often use in your service to God?
What about in your self service?
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