Sacrifices – what kind of sacrifices are we supposed to make to God?
The Isaiah reading (Isaiah 1:1, 10-20) seems like a God is ranting. God tells the people that there is no meaning to the sacrifices of burnt offerings and incense. Instead, God calls the people to clean up and that the offerings God wants are more tangible, more personal. We are to cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. Doing all that will take a lot of work and sacrifice.
Jesus’ message to the disciples is similar. He tells us not to be afraid, that what should concern us is the Kingdom of God; that the things of this earth are less important. Jesus tells us to sell your possessions, and give alms. These actions take trust on our part and ask us to sacrifice.
What sacrifices are we willing to make to live into the Kingdom of God?
Peace,
The Rev. M.E. Eccles, LPC
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