Tw<> chi replica of Noah's ark they hod received for Christrnos-one that contained all sorts of toy animals. One of the children sug– gested: "We ought to do like Noah when he came out of the ark, and built an altar, to burn an animal as a sacrifice to
thank God." So off they .went to get sticks, paper, and stones; but as they were ready to begin their child-like ceremony, the other declared, "Oh wait, we can't burn these nice animals; let's go get some of those broken ones we've had all year and offer them." And so, there on the altar were little broken, useless animals. This simple illustration reminds me of the verse, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Is it possible that we today, a:; Christians, may be guilty of giving to God what is left over, or our second best? In the matter of time, we usually give to Him the part of the day which is not token up with our own doily routines. Then in stew– ardship, there is a vast difference between a giver and one who sacrifices. Do your offerings to the Lord affect your budget, so that you hove felt a closer share in the ministry of God's Son? Do our very lives reveal sacrifice for Him?
As we begin this new year, many of us need to be challenged anew with the sacrificial 'Cross of Christ, to consider what we ore offering to God ·and hOw much we deny ourselves for His sake. For it could easily be that many of us ore giving Him only the broken and useless things of our lives. It is our prayer at BIOLA, that 1954 may be filled with real joy, power, and a "looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." Sincerely yours in Christ, --dd~ BIOLA PRODUCTIONS presents The Bible Institute Hour • • Mutual Don Lee Network
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