Zebakh, A Life, Not Just Words

Zebakh, A Life, Not Just Words….

The Hebrew word “Zebakh” signifies sacrifice, a concept central to the ancient Israelite priesthood. Day after day, they presented tangible offerings upon God’s altar, not mere words, stories, or religious theories. Their focus was the physical act of sacrifice.

Similarly, the very heart of our faith rests upon a singular, ultimate Zebakh: the sacrificial offering of Jesus Christ’s life. On Calvary, God didn’t deliver a theological discourse; He offered His Son. Consequently, our faith isn’t a collection of eloquent pronouncements.

It is the acceptance and embrace of that life-giving sacrifice. Unlike other belief systems built on philosophies and teachings, our faith is anchored in a real, divine offering.

Therefore, our spiritual journey cannot be primarily defined by words, doctrines, or even discussions about the Lord. While these have their place, our core must be the sacrifice itself – the Lord Jesus, His very being, His life poured out for us.

Likewise, the offering we present back to God should transcend mere words. It must be our very lives laid down on His altar, a living sacrifice. Let go of the peripheral anxieties and preoccupations of life and return to the foot of the cross. There, at Calvary, you will discover the true Zebakh, the profound offering bestowed upon you: the very life of God.

As 1 Peter 2:5 reminds us, believers are living stones, being formed into a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, called to offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the ultimate Zebakh, the immeasurable gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We pray that our lives would be a true reflection of this sacrifice, not just in word but in deed. Help us to lay down our own agendas and concerns and to offer ourselves fully to You, as living sacrifices, acceptable through Jesus our Lord. May we move beyond the limitations of mere religion and doctrine and encounter the vibrant reality of Your presence in our lives. Amen.

Our faith is not a lecture to be learned but a life to be lived, rooted in the undeniable sacrifice of the One who gave it all.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼