But the king said to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offering that cost me nothing (2Sam 24:24)
When King David sinned by counting the fighting men, prophet Gad told David to go and build an altar to the lord at the threshing – floor of Araunah the Jebusite. Araunah was willing to give everything to the king for free but David insisted on paying for it. He made it clear that he would not sacrifice burnt offering that costed him nothing.
Jesus was a perfect sacrifice; He gave His life. A sacrifice that cost you nothing is no sacrifice at all! Every sacrifice must cost you your time, money , comfort and sometimes even your life.
Like David, we must be willing to pay the full price.
🙏🏽 Blessed day🙏🏽