Biblical definition of sacrifice4/6/2024 But next, the Lord steps forward and returns His blessing! Listen again to Malachi’s words: “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.” There is first a sacrifice on our part when we give Him ten percent of our income. This explains Malachi 3:10 concerning God’s command to tithe. But when we obey we will discover that His blessing is always greater than our sacrifice. God packages many of His blessings for us and then asks us to receive them by making a sacrifice. I wonder how often we’ve made a similar mistake? God delivers a blessing, but since it requires a sacrifice on our part, we reject it. Because the original recipient wouldn’t sacrifice a customary delivery fee he forfeited a fortune! When the purchaser opened it he discovered several thousand pounds of sterling English bank notes. After the consignee died, the box, along with other unclaimed articles, was auctioned and sold for nearly nothing. For about fourteen years the box remained unclaimed and was used as a footstool in the express office. Postage was due upon delivery but the recipient wouldn’t pay the fee. (Illustration) Years ago, an express package was mailed from England to South Africa. THE REWARD OF SACRIFICING Malachi 3:10-12 Robert D.
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