Blessing For TodaySample

God’s Abode 

Once I read about Alexander the great, who went about conquering many cities. Whenever he conquered a city, he would say to the head of that town to build his statue and place it in the centre of the city. Once, he visited those cities as he was eager to see how they were faring. As he went from one city to another he was so glad to see his statue at the centre of every city. But, in one particular city, his statue was missing and this made him very angry. Immediately, he called all the elders of the city and shouted at them, “Where is my statue? Why hasn’t it been placed here?” They calmly replied, “Sir, please give us a moment.” And then they raised their voices and shouted, “Alexander”. Immediately, a bunch of boys came running to the centre of the city where everyone was standing. And the elders looked at Alexander and said, “Sir, we have not built your statue but, we have named our male children after you and made you a living legend.” 

My friend, this is how God wants you to be. Jesus is not interested in statues of stone or portraits. He wants living sacrifices – living vessels to carry Him and honour Him. He is waiting for you to surrender your life as a living sacrifice. Today, make a decision to surrender yourself, as the living sacrifice carrying Jesus in your heart. 

Prayer

“Loving Lord, I thank You for speaking to me through this word of blessing. Father, I commit myself as a living sacrifice; come and dwell in me. Let not the devil touch me. But let Your Holy Spirit transform me as Your temple. This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.” 

‘Give your heart as a dwelling place to Jesus’