Day 11: Sacrificial Living
Sacrificial Living
“What a sacrifice that saved my life.” O the Blood by Gateway Worship
On this day, 21 years ago, many of us can remember where we were as we heard (or watched live) the news that two planes had crashed into the twin towers in New York City. This act of evil cemented the horrible reality that America was under attack. In the wake of this tragedy were a myriad of stories, photos, and reflections captured of how people did their best to help their neighbors however they could. People came together to give of themselves regardless of politics, race, and differences. It felt as if America truly was united. We will never forget the powerful acts of sacrifice of the first responders running into harm’s way to do what they signed up to do- save and help people.
When I think of this sobering day we now refer to as 9/11, I can’t help but think of the amazing sacrifice our savior made on behalf of the world. To become our ultimate substitute for people who truly put him there and yet to be motivated to do this because of love is breathtaking if we take the time to ponder it. Our loving Lord and savior saw something in us to give his life for.
As we continue in this time of fasting of prayer, I want to encourage you to remember that we are called not to love with words or speech, but more so with actions and in truth (1 John 3:18). To do this, we need the Lord’s power, and I would add that we also need to die to ourselves daily (Gal. 2:20).
Jim Elliot, a missionary who risked his life to bring the gospel to a tribe that had never heard about Jesus, was killed along with his companions by the very people they were trying to help. He brought this idea of sacrifice to reality when he said, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep gain what he cannot lose.” Jim had his eyes on eternity as his ultimate place of residence and joy, which made every sacrifice for him worth it.
Our prayer target today is that we would be sensitive to the Lord’s leading and obedient to what He’s calling us to do, regardless of the cost.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
On this day, 21 years ago, many of us can remember where we were as we heard (or watched live) the news that two planes had crashed into the twin towers in New York City. This act of evil cemented the horrible reality that America was under attack. In the wake of this tragedy were a myriad of stories, photos, and reflections captured of how people did their best to help their neighbors however they could. People came together to give of themselves regardless of politics, race, and differences. It felt as if America truly was united. We will never forget the powerful acts of sacrifice of the first responders running into harm’s way to do what they signed up to do- save and help people.
When I think of this sobering day we now refer to as 9/11, I can’t help but think of the amazing sacrifice our savior made on behalf of the world. To become our ultimate substitute for people who truly put him there and yet to be motivated to do this because of love is breathtaking if we take the time to ponder it. Our loving Lord and savior saw something in us to give his life for.
As we continue in this time of fasting of prayer, I want to encourage you to remember that we are called not to love with words or speech, but more so with actions and in truth (1 John 3:18). To do this, we need the Lord’s power, and I would add that we also need to die to ourselves daily (Gal. 2:20).
Jim Elliot, a missionary who risked his life to bring the gospel to a tribe that had never heard about Jesus, was killed along with his companions by the very people they were trying to help. He brought this idea of sacrifice to reality when he said, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep gain what he cannot lose.” Jim had his eyes on eternity as his ultimate place of residence and joy, which made every sacrifice for him worth it.
Our prayer target today is that we would be sensitive to the Lord’s leading and obedient to what He’s calling us to do, regardless of the cost.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
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