What Can I Give God?

Introduction

The subject of giving to God is interesting. All through the OT and NT

Resources - belong to him

Time - this too

Talents & Abilities - and these

Intelligence - let’s don’t go there

Life - his as well

Then, what can I truly give Him that is mine?

I can give my:

Praise

expression of approval or admiration, gratitude, and devotion for blessings received

Isaiah 12:5 NASB 95

Praise the Lord in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth.

Psalm 150:2 NASB 95

Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness.

Obedience

Strict adherence to the commands of God

Exodus 19:5 NASB 95

‘Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine;

1 Samuel 15:22 NASB 95

Samuel said, “Has the Lord as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams.

Love

Deliberate chose of valuing God above all other endeavors

John 14:21 NASB 95

He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him.”

1 John 4:7–8 NASB 95

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

Worship

properly, to “kiss the hand of one) as a token of reverence; by kneeling to do homage; prostrate

Revelation 14:7 NASB 95

and he said with a loud voice, “Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come; worship Him who made the heaven and the earth and sea and springs of waters.”

Psalm 99:5 NASB 95

Exalt the Lord our God And worship at His footstool; Holy is He.