"A Freewill Offering Unto The Lord"

by Jarvis, A. G. | Category: General | Aug 1959

(Exodus 35.29).

The variety of gifts presented for the establishment and service of the tabernacle is full of instruction. We do not here comment upon the typical significances of the material given. We simply note that although the intrinsic values differed greatly, ranging from precious stones and gold to skins and linen, yet all was valued as it was freely offered, not indeed as a substitute for personal consecration, but as an evidence of loving response to a divine desire. We are so apt to be cast down because we cannot give as others do; we would delight to give gold, but can only give a "skin," but the One to whom we give fully knows the cost to the giver. His verdict on the widow's two mites was that she gave "more than they all." There are today worldly standards of value, but these have no place in the assessing of the value of what we offer to God. There are things which are "in the sight of God of great price." The calls to give today are many and varied. Giving means "sacrifice," first, Your bodies are a living sacrifice. Of some it is written, " They gave their own selves to the Lord," "To do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased." Here is encouragement, " Whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord."

"My Servant" is one of the most honourable titles of the Lord Jesus Christ, but not exclusively His. Others, too, have been so called. We too, in our day, may know this honour. "Ye serve the

Lord Christ."

Jarvis, A. G. | Aug 1959
General