What can I give Him?

Genesis the first book of the Bible, we read the about the offerings brought by Cain and Abel. Cain was a tiller of the ground and Abel was a keeper of sheep. Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord but Abel brought fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. In Hebrews 11:4 it is written that “By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did.”The Lord spoke well of Abel’s offering. The Lord puts forth an answer for His acceptance of   sacrifice; He says to Cain “If you do what is right, will you not be accepted?” Therefore remember it is not just giving, but giving the right and acceptable offering that finds the favor of the Lord.

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the Wise men came from the east to worship Him, when they came to the place where child was, they bowed down and presented their gifts and treasures to Him. It is written that they gifted Him gold, incense and myrrh. They offered what was best and precious unto the Lord.

2 Samuel 24: 18-25, we read about David building the altar at the threshing floor of Araunah. King David pays for the threshing floor and the oxen though Araunah the Jebusite offers to him free of charge. David replies to him saying “I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God that which cost me nothing.”  Dear believer, remember, it cost you when you make a sacrifice!

So now, what would be your offering to the Lord? In Hebrews 12:1 it is written that your reasonable service to God is presenting your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God. As I conclude, want to quote the lyrics of an old hymn which speaks about Giving.

                            Give of your best to the Master; Naught else is worthy His Love;                                             He gave Himself for your ransom, Gave up His glory above.

                            Laid down His life without murmur, You from sin’s ruin to save,

                            Give Him your heart’s adoration; Give Him the best that you have!!