A Sacrifice of Praise D09112021
- COUPLES AND SINGLES NETWORK FOR CHRIST INITIATIVE
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min read
RENEW REFRESH REFOCUS
CASNFCI SCRIPTURE & PRAYER FOR THE DAY
A Sacrifice of Praise
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. — Hebrews 13:15
True, we no longer offer animal sacrifices, because Jesus is the complete and final sacrifice for our sins. We need no other sacrifice for atonement. But we do offer sacrifices to God, not to gain forgiveness of sins, but because we possess forgiveness in Christ. Our sacrifices are praises and thanks offerings, and they are not just occasional, but continual. Praise to God is not just a nice thing to do once in a while when you feel like it. The Psalms are filled with the command, “Praise the Lord.” It’s not a suggestion for something you might try when you don’t have anything better to do. It’s a command that is to permeate everything we do as believers.
True praise must come from the heart, and so the command implies and demands that our hearts are right before Him. God sees our hearts Heb. 4:13. If in our hearts, we constantly entertain ungodliness, grumble and complain about the way that God is treating us, and then we come to church, put on our happy face, and sing praises to God, we’re being hypocrites. We’ve got to deal with our hearts before we can bring a true sacrifice of praise to God. Otherwise, our praises will be hollow and not heartfelt.
Yes! Praise is an expression of faith; an affirmation that we believe God is in control of the situation. Let our Praise count.
PRAYER
Lord, You alone are God and I worship you. Thank you for the work you do in my life. To you be all the glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE
Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative
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