THE BLESSED AROMA OF SACRIFICIAL WORSHIP

The event takes place in Simon the leper’s house. Its occasion was most likely to honor the Lord for the grace he demonstrated in raising Lazarus. Simon is presented in Mark and Luke gospel as the host, he was also a recipient of the Lord Jesus Grace as well. Mary and Martha also present.

The Anointed one is Anointed

Its for the purpose for which he has been called

Preparing to fulfill his Destiney

God has anointed us each for a purpose, some will recognize and support you and others will reproach you.

The Anointing brings with it both Joy and Persecutions

Worship Starts with the Acknowledgement of Jesus as Lord

Worship is a Sacrifice

· The cost of the sacrifice

· Very expensive and fine quality

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o David I will not render unto the Lord what cost me nothing

· When we recognize the anointed power of God working in our lives and in the lives of others it should move our hearts into a state of selfless sacrificial worship

· When our worship is pure and sacrificial it impacts the whole environment

The judgment against the sacrifice

Don’t look for everyone to value and validate your sacrificial worship rendered in love

In the mist of true worship, you have the enemy present with False humility present in true worship

Your connection to the work of God, especially God working through you makes you a target

Religious and Worldly systems, that are controlled by the enemy

Three aspects of Worship

· The Invitation of the Lord (Word)

· The fellowship of believers (The Spirit of the Lord is within us)

· The Selfless Sacrifice of time, talent, and treasure (Rendering unto God what he has Given to Us)