Abraham made a powerful statement when he was taking his son Isaac up the mountain. His son asked, “Father, I see the wood and the fire, but where is the sacrifice for the burnt offering?”. Abraham answered, “My son, God shall provide for Himself a lamb for the offering.” (Gen 22:18). This statement strikes at the centre of true worship.
In true faith God provides the offering that changes us. He provides the new heart by which we worship Him acceptably. This also strikes at the very heart of corruption. When we have an appeasement mindset it permeates our whole life and society. When we give to make a way for our self, corruption has already ruined the very fabric of our nation. This must be changed at the root: how we see God.
God is our keeper. We do not keep God with our gifts. He provides His Son as the offering. We do not provide for Him. He changes our heart. We do not change Him in prayer. This is acceptable religion to God. He does it for free and when our heart is changed we also freely give to others.
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