Daily Devotional
What Does God Want from You?
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Romans 12:1-2
October 23, 2024
Ponder This
God loves us and wants our fellowship. God doesn’t want your money; God doesn’t need your money. He wants you! When we give of ourselves and our possessions, we’re not doing God a wild favor. God says in Psalm 50:12: “If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is Mine, and all its fullness.” God loves us for ourselves; He does not need or want what we do not give joyfully, lovingly, or freely to Him. He is saying to you, “Come to me. Return to me.”
You know what the devil does? The devil’s interested in your finances. The devil has ahold of some guy who’s not saved, and he just tempts that man to come to church about twice a year when there is a sermon on tithing. That man will begin to complain, “Well, God is just interested in my money.” That is a lie! The gift without the giver is bare. God doesn’t need your money; He wants your heart and your obedience. Before you give your money, give yourself.
- What would it look like to give God all of yourself? What would change?
- How does it feel to know God wants you, not what you have?
Practice This
Surrender to God all of yourself and put away anything that is hindering your relationship with Him.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
