Present Yourself To God

“…present your bodies a living sacrifice… unto God…” —Romans 12:1

What does it mean to “present” your body to God? The word “present” means to “place near the hand” as in presenting a person their diploma or presenting an award to an individual. That is what we need to do with our body—Place your body near God’s hand for Him to use anyway He wishes. In other words, put yourself at God disposal.

You are only as valuable to God as you are available to God. A Stradivarius violin displayed behind glass in a museum may be valued at several million dollars, but useless compared to a Sears & Roebuck fiddle you can get your hands on.

Nicolo Paganini (1782-1840) the great Italian violinist, willed his fine instrument to his home city of Genoa. His bequest carried one condition. The violin was never to be played; it would simply be placed on display. As a result of Paganini’s request, his marvelous violin has become nothing more than a decaying form. It has wasted away as a museum piece.

How often we use a shoe, book, or something else to drive a nail in the wall to hang a picture. Not necessarily the best tool to drive a nail, but a shoe or book was the most available object at the moment. Likewise, God is not looking for the best instrument… He is looking for the most available instrument.

Have you presented yourself to God for Him to use? Have you made yourself available to God… to teach a S.S. class… witness to the lost… sing in the choir… serve in the nursery… etc.?