SACRIFICE: What Does It Really Mean To You

Hebrews 9:27-28



Just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ died once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly awaiting for Him. (NLT)

Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. (NIV)


Do you know what it means to sacrifice? Did you do it willingly or was it out of spite or to meet a requirement? I know as a parent, I have made several sacrifices and still continue so that my children have a better life. How is that sacrifice any different from the "ultimate" sacrifice?

Let's see. In the Old Testament, God's people offered sacrifices to Him as part of their worship. It was the through the blood of an animal. The animal's blood was shed as a substitute for the punishment the people deserved for their sin. In fact, all the sacrifices of the Old Testament anticipated the ultimate sacrifice of God's own Son, Jesus, on the cross for the sins of the world. Now, that is The ULTIMATE Sacrifice.

So, whenever you must sacrifice or give up something, you can be reminded in some small way of God's greatest sacrifice and His promise of eternal life in heaven because of it. Jesus paid it all, and my all is to Him.

Sacrifice Lyrics (Big Daddy Weave)

God of Glory, God of Might
King of Heaven, Lord of Light
Though my ways are less than wise
I come to praise You

Jesus, Master, Savior, Friend
Your mercy seems to have no end
And though all I have to bring is sin
I come to praise You

And my righteousness, is as filthy rags
But You exchange them for the good things that You have

Chorus:
Lord I want to sing..
I wanna sing you a song, I wanna lift up my voice
As I lift my hands, Lord I make my choice
That from this moment on until the end of my days
I want to offer up my life as a sacrifice of praise,
As a sacrifice of praise

God of Glory, God of Might
King of Heaven, Lord of Light
Though my ways are less than wise,
I come to praise You

Jesus, Master, Savior, Friend
Your mercy seems to have no end
And though all I have to bring is sin
I come to praise You

And my righteousness, is as filthy rags
But You exchange them for the good things that You have

(Chorus)

I want to show You just how much I love You
I want to love You with my life (4x)

(Chorus 2x)
© 2002 Fervent / Spirit-Led


What can you sacrifice today to remind you of Jesus' greatest sacrifice?