Faith in Action 2017 15.10.17 | Page 7

uckg.org|7 Only £3.99 al At your loc ks Christian Boo Plus guidance on what to do and how to do it. When we sacrifice, we trust that God is going to do what we cannot. How He does it is none of our business. All we need to do is show our trust in the form of sacrifice. Reason two: “Sacrifice or offering is the instrument through which a person comes near to God. This nearness is desired by the Father, who established the offering of sacrifice. In the process of redemption of humankind, God offered His Own Son Jesus Christ (John 3:16) – the ultimate sacrifice. The Lord Jesus is the Offering of God the Father for the salvation of humankind. He is both the best example of a perfect offering and the door of access to the holy presence of God.” (Excerpt from Change Your Life Through Sacrifice by Bishop Macedo. You can get your copy for £3.99 at your local Christianbooks Plus bookshop). Sacrifice is the perfect way to draw close to God. It brings you into a realm that an average offering cannot reach. When you have truly sacrificed, you develop an extraordinary confidence that enables you to demand an answer from God. Reason three: We can often get ahead of ourselves and become so busy with everyday life that we forget God’s place in our lives. Sacrificing to God is a great reminder that He comes first, that He is sovereign and Lord over all. We can do nothing without Him, including trying to achieve our biggest dreams or defeat our greatest problem. Reason four: The most obvious reason why we sacrifice is that when we have done all that we can by the strength of our arms, we turn to God to make the impossible become possible. When Elijah was up against the 450 prophets of Baal, the only sure way to prove that the Lord was the one true God was by preparing a burnt sacrifice. When you have made a true sacrifice, the fire will surely come down and consume it – thus, you will receive your answer. MAY YOU BE BLESSED IN THE NEXT CAMPAIGN.