Friends,
Another great day to be in the House of the Lord! Mother’s Day is always a special time of worship and a reminder to me of just how blessed we are in our congregation.
As we continue our walk through Malachi, we come to the 2nd sermon in the series. This passage really challenged me to think not only about what I am bringing as an offering to God, but the quality of what I am bringing. Originally written to the priests in the Israelite community, I believe this passage speaks to us all.
Malachi 1:14 in particular really hit me hard. How often in our relationships (marriage, parenthood, etc.) do we make a commitment, only to fall short too quickly? What about in our school work, job, community organizations? Too often, I believe, we commit our best, and we truly desire to give our all; but in the end, sometimes all we can offer is our leftovers. Our leftover time, leftover energy, leftover resources, leftover money.
There are some powerful questions raised by this passage: What kind of offering are you bringing to God? Is it your best? Or is He only getting your leftovers? What are you doing to make God’s name great among the community?
Anyway, take a listen…your thoughts?
You can download the sermon here: Leftovers, Part 1 – Rev. Bryon LePere
Scriptures Referenced:
- Malachi 1:6-14
- Leviticus 22:17-22, Deuteronomy 15:21
- Numbers 30:2
- Matthew 5:33-37
- 1 Peter 1:19
