Showing God Your Love
Hosea 6:6 (NLT) “I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings.”
God is very clear about what He wants from us. He doesn’t want a person who habitually offers sacrifices to Him as a religious ritual. He wants a relationship. He wants you to know Him. So if this is true, why are we not seeking after Him? Why are we not spending more time with Him? Why do we not take the time to know His character, His likes, and His dislikes? Do you know most people picture God as old, balding, with a long white-grey beard? God never ages; therefore, He is not old.
God looks for those who will repent, turn away from their sins, and humble themselves before Him. He has already taken His anger on man’s sin on the cross. The punishment for sin has been paid. Now a path to redemption and righteousness exists. It is a free gift.
So many believe the path to righteousness is through their own works and sacrifices. Even in the Old Testament, before Jesus was born, God said that He wanted our love, loyalty, and for us to know Him more than any sacrifice we could offer. Human works are telling God, “I earned my righteousness. I have done more good than bad because I’m a good person. “
Showing God that you love Him is doing what He tells you to do—not creating your own righteous works and showing love towards others. Worshiping the Lord and spending time with Him. My favorite is praying to God without asking Him for anything. Having a heart of thankfulness is also very good. All are examples of showing God that you love Him.
When you pray, take the time to tell God that you love Him. Tell Him you want to be with Him just for who He is, not for what He can do for you. Worship Him.
Be Blessed!
Ron
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