Consecration and a contrite heart

"Joshua told the people, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you." Joshua 3:5 (NIV)

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." Psalm 51:17 (NIV)

Consecration - What does it mean? Does Psalm 51:17 describe consecration? A broken and contrite heart represents a grieving of sin - a conviction of sin that is so intense it causes transformation because the heart is drawing nearer and nearer to the glory of God. Sin cannot come near Him - the One who is pure, holy, and righteous. Sin separates us from God. In the old testament the act of consecration was performed through sacrifice. Psalm 51:17 states "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart". Does this mean that to consecrate myself I have to allow God to break my spirit and convict my heart in order for the Lord to do amazing things among us? Maybe. I want the Lord to do amazing things among us. What is God trying to teach me through this journey of faith? - Consecration, sacrifice, brokenness, conviction of sin, etc. How serious am I about God's purpose being served in my life and the lives of others? Serious enough to allow God to break my spirit and consecrate me for His amazing work?

Help us Abba to be serious about You and your work.