Bring the Best! - Ruminating in the Word of God

The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Leviticus 22:20,

"Do not bring anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf."

I recall when mission boards would look for donations to send out for the nationals their missionaries served years ago. Clothing, glasses, shoes, etc. It was hoped people would bring in what they no longer needed. Worn clothing, sometimes needing repair. Last year's style - no longer to be worn, clothing that no longer fit, and so on.

I think you can see where I am going with this. The Lord wanted to be honored by the best of what the Israelites had when they brought their offerings to him. After all, what you bring expresses something of the value you place on whose name in which you bring it. Is it going to be junk or is it going to be the best?

I clearly recall a shift when missions finally arrived at asking for new clothing, new supplies, new things that expressed to those being served how valuable the givers found their God to be, in whose name it was given.

When it comes to offering time, treasure and talents, do I bring to the Lord the best or just what is left over?

Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!

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