How can we apply the principle of daily offerings in our modern lives? The Original Daily Offering Ezekiel 46:14: “And with the lamb you are to offer a grain offering each morning, a sixth of an ephah with a third of a hin of oil to moisten the fine flour—a grain offering to the LORD; this is a lasting statute.” The prophet records a simple, steady rhythm: every morning, without fail, a lamb plus grain and oil are placed before the LORD. Nothing flashy—just faithful. Why Daily? God’s Heart Behind the Pattern • Fresh fellowship: Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us His mercies are “new every morning.” A daily gift keeps our relationship current, not carried over from yesterday. • Continual dependence: Like Israel gathered manna each dawn (Exodus 16), we confess anew that every good thing still comes from His hand (Matthew 6:11). • Ongoing aroma: The Lord wanted an unbroken fragrance rising from His house (Psalm 141:2). We echo that in our lives so that Christ is constantly exalted. Translating Grain and Oil into Modern Worship The temple grain offering symbolized sustenance; the oil portrayed gladness and Spirit-empowered service. Today: • Grain → the ordinary work of your hands, meals you prepare, spreadsheets you finish, diapers you change—offered to Him. • Oil → the joy and anointing that the Spirit supplies for those tasks (Galatians 5:22-23). Practical Ways to Live the Daily Offering Today 1. Offer your body. Romans 12:1: “Offer your bodies as living sacrifices… this is your spiritual service of worship.” • Begin each morning with a simple yield: “Lord, these hands, feet, voice, eyes—They’re Yours.” 2. Offer your praise. Hebrews 13:15: “Let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.” • Sing in the shower, whisper thanks on the commute, turn anxieties into adoration. 3. Offer your resources. • Set aside a portion of income first thing (Proverbs 3:9). • Share meals or coffee with someone in need—your “grain and oil” turned outward. 4. Offer your time. • Guard an unhurried morning moment in Scripture; even ten minutes plants truth before the day’s chaos (Psalm 5:3). • Schedule quiet check-ins throughout the day—a verse on your phone lock screen, a walk-and-pray break. 5. Offer your repentance. • Keep short accounts; confess sin daily so nothing clogs the altar of your heart (1 John 1:9). A Daily Checklist to Keep the Fire Burning – Word opened – Heart surrendered – Lips praising – Hands serving – Sin confessed When these five touchpoints mark each day, the principle of Ezekiel 46:14 comes alive: our lives become continual, pleasing offerings, fragrant with Christ. Encouragement for the Journey Small, steady sacrifices shape a life of worship more than sporadic spectacular moments. Stay faithful in the simple morning offering, and watch how the aroma fills every corner of your day—and points others to the Lamb who offered Himself once for all. |
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