2 Sam 24;24
‘…..neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing’’
We serve an awesome God, who is the Creator of the entire universe and beyond. He owns all things and lacks absolutely nothing. All that we are, have or will ever be proceeds from Him. When we therefore think of offering thanks to Him, it cannot be anything short of all our might, and all our hearts.
Jesus revealed that our hearts are connected to our treasures (Matt.6:21), so thanking the Creator with all your heart entails thanking Him with your treasures- i,e with that means much to you. This is not because He needs it, rather it is a declaration of your honour for His Sovereignty. It is important to understand that giving to a great man is an honour to his greatness. In the same way, giving to God is an expression of how much you honor who He is and what He has done in your life. What is important to God is not the size of your gift, but how much it really cost you.
David was a man who understood thanking God. It was recorded that he made a vow not to offer unto God something that does not cost him something. What do you want to offer to God for all that he has done for you and who He is to you? Make a sacrifice in His honor with something that costs you something.
Prophecy 1: Receive wisdom to offer to the lord a worthy substance this season in Jesus name
Prophecy 2: As you step out today, may your joy be full as a river in Jesus name
Action Points:
W: Take out time to ponder on what to release in thanksgiving to God for the year 2021.
X: I decree and I declare that my path is as a shining light that shines brighter and brighter unto a perfect day
STUDY YOUR BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 53&54, LUKE 5, PSALMS 13
ALGERIA
With a 97% Muslim population, 85% of Algerians are unreached with the Gospel but faith is growing among Arabs. New fellowships are popping up. Their youths are frustrated and disillusioned but they make up the largest population in Algeria and amongst them are the majority of the Christians.
Y. We are praying that more doors of the Gospel be opened in Algeria that many that are yet to hear the Gospel will be exposed to it. Startup Prayer: Dear Father, I pray that my thanksgiving to you this year will honour you in Jesus name
