Today's Verse: Romans 12:1 (ESV) - A Living Sacrifice

[z]I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[1] by the mercies of God, [a]to present your bodies bas a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[2]

z 1 Cor. 1:10; 2 Cor. 10:1; Eph. 4:1
1 Or brothers and sisters
a ch. 6:13, 16, 19; [Ps. 50:13, 14; 1 Cor. 6:20]; See 1 Pet. 2:5
b Heb. 10:20
2 Or your rational service

While Paul's focus in the book of Romans is the church, he suggests that we cannot have a quality relationship with each other, unless we have a quality relationship with God. And that quality relationship requires a quality commitment to God. That means daily devotion.

Hymn of the Day: LIVING FOR JESUS - Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866–1960

Living for Jesus a life that is true,
striving to please Him in all that I do,
yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free—
this is the pathway of blessing for me.

Chorus:

: O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee,
for Thou in Thine atonement didst give Thyself for me.
I own no other Master—my heart shall be Thy throne:
My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone.

Living for Jesus who died in my place,
bearing on Calv’ry my sin and disgrace—
such love constrains me to answer His call,
follow His leading and give Him my all.

Chorus

Living for Jesus thru earth’s little while,
my dearest treasure the light of His smile,
seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
bringing the weary to find rest in Him.

Chorus

Osbeck, Kenneth W.: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Kregel Publications, 1990, S. 257

Today's Comments: Our purpose of being here on Earth is to exalt and serve the Lord by living for Jesus Christ and seeking His kingdom. Commitment to God means

• Giving Him your body - the Christian's body is God's temple.
• Giving Him your mind - God transforms our minds with His Word.
• Giving Him your will - Our will must yield to God's will.