DAILY READINGS: Gen. 17; Job 20; Matt . 9:18-38
King David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt off erings without cost. 1 Chronicles 21:24
We are prone to forget that real worship involves sacrifi ce. David was not willing to off er to God a site for the new temple which had cost him nothing. Are we giving Him the left overs of our money, our time, our energy, and the residue of our lives? Or does our Lord get the fi rst fruits each day? —David Croudace
Give of your best to the Master; give of the strength of your youth;
Throw your soul’s fresh glowing ardour, into the batt le for truth.
Jesus has set the example; dauntless was He, young and brave;
Give Him your loyal devotion; give Him the best that you have. —H. Grose