THE ALTAR OF SACRIFICE AND THE PRESENCE -PART 3

THE ALTAR OF SACRIFICE AND THE PRESENCE
Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 5:6, 13-14
Topic: The Altar of Sacrifice and the Presence -Part 3


In this series of our quiet time, we will learn how to experience the presence and power of God in our lives and ministries through sacrifice.

3. Solomon offered sacrifices to God and saw the presence of God.

"Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him before the ark, SACRIFICED SHEEP AND OXEN, WHICH COULD NOT BE TOLD NOR NUMBERED FOR MULTITUDE…. It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that THEN THE HOUSE WAS FILLED WITH A CLOUD, EVEN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD;  So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for THE GLORY OF THE LORD HAD FILLED THE HOUSE OF GOD."
2 Chronicles 5:6, 13-14

As you can see in this account, when the Israelites offered sacrifice, the presence of God came down.  Do you want to see the presence of God in your life?  Then do not shy away from the sacrifice that God has placed before you.  A minister who has the presence of God on his life has paid the price. 

In this account, Solomon sacrificed thousands of bullocks. Solomon made many sacrifices to the Lord. Suddenly, the presence of God filled the temple and no one could stand to minister. God was apparently moved by the sacrifice. 

God is still moved by your sacrifice! The presence of God will appear when you make a good sacrifice.

Credit: Excerpt from
Steps to God's Presence
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

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