In what ways can we offer our best to God, as Psalm 66:15 suggests?

◄ How can we best honor God, per Psalm 66:15? ►

Psalm 66:15—A Picture of Wholehearted Giving

Psalm 66:15: “I will offer You fat animals for burnt offerings … I will sacrifice bulls and goats.”

The psalmist brings the choicest livestock—costly, unblemished, abundant. Nothing token, nothing second-rate.

God Deserves the Finest, Not the Leftovers

• Old-covenant worship demanded animals “without blemish” (Leviticus 1:3).

• The principle endures: give what costs us, not what’s convenient.

• Romans 12:1 calls for “a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.” Our whole lives now take the place of the altar.

Ways We Can Offer Our Best Today

1. Time

• Schedule priority time with the Lord before lesser pursuits.

• Guard the day of corporate worship; arrive rested and expectant.

2. Talents & Skills

• Dedicate abilities—music, leadership, craftsmanship—to serve the church body.

• Pursue excellence; sloppy service whispers that God isn’t worth much effort.

3. Treasure

• Proverbs 3:9: “Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest;”

• Give proportionately, cheerfully, and first, not from what’s left (2 Corinthians 9:7).

4. Words & Work

• Colossians 3:17: “Whatever you do … do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,”

• Integrity on the job and gracious speech are daily offerings.

5. Worship & Praise

• Bring full voice, focused mind, surrendered heart.

• Private praise fuels public worship; both matter.

6. Obedience & Holiness

• “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15).

• Purity of heart is an offering God treasures more than ritual.

7. Witness & Service

• 1 Peter 2:9: “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation”

• Share the gospel, disciple others, serve the needy—presenting people to God.

Guarding Against Half-Hearted Worship

Malachi 1:8: “When you bring blind animals for sacrifice, is that not wrong?”

• God calls out cheap substitutes.

• Examine motives: am I giving the minimum or the maximum?

Living This Out This Week

• List three “firstfruits” you can surrender—time blocks, skills, resources.

• Choose one area of worship (singing, giving, serving) and deliberately elevate its quality.

• Memorize Romans 12:1; recite it each morning as a reminder that your very life is on the altar.