“You must present as the LORD’s portion the best and holiest part of everything given to you.” Numbers 18:29
Concerning the Old Testament animal sacrifices, God was very specific that He wanted the best animals to be presented to Him. They were to be without spot (any genetic flaw) and without blemish (any injury or scar). This is not because God is greedy, but as a teaching mechanism for the people to hold God in the highest honour. “When you bring blind animals for sacrifice, is that not wrong? When you sacrifice crippled or diseased animals, is that not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you? says the LORD Almighty” (Mal. 1:8).
If human royalty earns respect to be presented with the best food, how much more does God.
This applies to our own lives as well. We are to give God of our best. We are to give him our best service – not leaving things to the last minute or making a half-hearted effort about it. Another aspect I challenge you to think about is this: to give God the best time of your day. Some people are morning people, others are night owls. Whichever you are, consider spending some of that time with God. Doesn’t He deserve it?
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