And the Lord said . . . unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom . . . and when he took it out . . . his hand was leprous.
Here is real surrender, not just of our talents, but of ourselves! Romans 12:11I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1) says, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your [intelligent] service.” This is the foundation for God’s blessing in your life.