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DCLM Daily Manna Devotional – 6th May 2026 Topic: Unacceptable Offerings
Text: Malachi 1:6-10 (KJV)
Key Verse: “And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith the LORD of hosts.” (Malachi 1:8)
Devotional Message:
The late Dr. Peter Marshall once selected for use in a church service the familiar hymn of consecration, “Take My Life and Let It Be.” He requested the congregation to give particular thought to the words: “Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold.” Exacting the practical sense of the words “not a mite would I withhold,” he asked that all who could not sing this line with literal sincerity, refrain from singing it at all. That experience dramatically brought to the fore the glib, thoughtless manner in which, all too often, we sing our hymns. Hundreds of voices, with organ accompaniment, sang vigorously up to the designated point. Then, suddenly, there was only the sound of the organ music. Not a single voice ventured to so challenging a height!
In the time of Malachi, God had to rebuke the Israelites for despising Him by offering deformed and sickly animals as sacrifices which they would dare not do to their civic leaders. God also rebuked the priests whose job it was to inspect the sacrificial animals before declaring them fit for offering to the Lord.
The passage strikes at the very root of our human selfishness and audacity to disregard and dishonour our God in what we call worship. Often, we dishonour God by the shoddy service and unacceptable offerings we present to Him. The flippant and lukewarm approach to God, the defective and reluctant offerings, heartless worship, and giving the leftovers of our talent, time, and treasure are a few examples of how we despise God today. Perhaps a significant cause of this attitude is our lack of gratitude and low estimation of what God has done for us through Christ. Examine the quality of your service and offerings to God today. Weigh your consecration and commitment on the balance of heaven. Are you found wanting?
Thought for the Day: What we give to or give up for God reflects our estimation of Him.
Bible in One Year: Judges 11-13
Commentary for DCLM Readers This devotional challenges us on the quality of our worship and service to God. The Israelites offered God what they themselves considered worthless — blind, lame, and sick animals. God rejected such offerings because they showed a low regard for Him. Today, many believers do the same by giving God their leftovers: little time in prayer, half-hearted service, reluctant giving, and careless living.
For DCLM members, this is a call to heartfelt consecration. Our offerings — whether time, money, talent or service — must be the best we can give. Anything less dishonours God and reveals ingratitude for the sacrifice of Christ. Let us examine ourselves and ensure that what we bring to the Lord is acceptable in His sight.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for this strong reminder. Forgive me for every time I have offered You less than my best. Cleanse my heart from selfishness and lukewarmness.
Help me to give You the first and the best of my time, resources, talent and strength. Let my worship be sincere and my service wholehearted. May everything I do reflect a high value for You and deep gratitude for Your love.
Raise a generation of DCLM believers who honour You with acceptable offerings in all things. Let our consecration be genuine so that we may please You always.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
