The Greatest Sacrifice I Can Give

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God." Romans 12: 1-2

In conclusion of what Paul had been writing about to the Romans, Paul pens the above verse. As a result of our position in Christ and God's mercy and judgments and ways and what He has done for us, we should sacrifice our bodies, transform our minds and not do as the world does. Quite a challenge, eh?

If we did as he said what would we do? Prove God's will--that it is:

• good
• acceptable
  
• perfect

I must ask myself, how am I measuring up?

Am I surrendering to the plea of the mercies of God to live not to myself?

Am I giving Him my body as a holy (which means separated to Him), as a living sacrifice, as acceptable to God?

And to think, that is only my reasonable service.

Am I willing to not just say I'm living for the Lord, but truly let my wants die for Him? Have I come to the point where I can say, "I'll gladly die for You, and I will gladly live for You."

When I think on this, I realize how weak I really am. Forgive me, Lord. Help me to be willing to sacrifice everything for You.