The sacrifices God asked were of things he already owned, animals and all of the earth. God doesn’t NEED these things back; the sacrifices were to bring awareness of his continual presence. When you know God is with you, trust him and are grateful, everything is better.
Psalm 50:8-15 (TLB) 8 I have no complaint about the sacrifices you bring to my altar, for you bring them regularly. 9 But it isn’t sacrificial bullocks and goats that I really want from you. 10-11 For all the animals of field and forest are mine! The cattle on a thousand hills! And all the birds upon the mountains! 12 If I were hungry, I would not mention it to you—for all the world is mine and everything in it. 13 No, I don’t need your sacrifices of flesh and blood. 14-15 What I want from you is your true thanks; I want your promises fulfilled. I want you to trust me in your times of trouble, so I can rescue you and you can give me glory.
6/9/2024
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