In what ways can we offer our "silver bowl" to God daily? The silver bowl in context Numbers 7 13: “His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels, one silver bowl weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering.” The leaders brought costly, redeemed silver filled with daily-use grain—an image of presenting our best, practical service to the Lord. Daily ways to present our silver bowl – Present our bodies and choices Romans 12 1: “offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.” – Schedule our time for Him Ephesians 5 15-16: “make the most of every opportunity.” – Honor Him with finances Proverbs 3 9; 2 Corinthians 9 7. – Offer praise continually Hebrews 13 15; Psalm 141 2. – Use talents to serve others 1 Peter 4 10. – Walk in love and obedience Ephesians 5 2; John 14 15. – Share with those in need Hebrews 13 16. – Speak words that build up Colossians 3 17. – Cultivate thankful contentment Philippians 4 18. Putting it into practice Choose to begin each day by consciously giving the Lord control over body, time, resources, and relationships—your “silver bowl” filled with the fine flour of humble obedience and the oil of Spirit-led devotion. |