Here are some reflections on Psalm 50 and Acts 27 from Greg Somerville: What does God want from us? What kind of offering would bring him joy? As he says in Psalm 50, “the world and its fullness are mine” (vs. 12). The Owner of the universe doesn’t need our gifts. He doesn’t need our money, our service, our faithful devotions. So what do you give to Someone who has everything? “Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me” (vs. 14-15). We honor and please God when we trust in him and give thanks to him. A heart that overflows with gratitude, no matter what the circumstances of life, is a fragrant aroma to our King. After 14 stormy days and nights on the open sea, Paul urged his 276 shipmates to trust in God’s promise of deliverance. He assured them that “‘not a hair is to perish from the head of any of you.’ And when he had said these things, he took bread, and giving thanks to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat” (Acts 27:34-35). Trusting dependence. Heartfelt gratitude. No matter how bad the storm, God is worthy of—and delighted by—these sacrifices.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:40:26 +0000
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