Text:
Hebrews 13:15 (KJV)
15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
Observation:
This week in America we will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day. One month later we will be celebrating Christmas Day.
I cannot think of a better time to focus on gratitude and giving than in this current season.
Now is the time for Christ followers to be imitators of God in our love for God, and our love for others. If not now, then when?
What have we all received from God that we can be thankful for, and offer to God continually the sacrifice of praise?
I can think of three; His presence, His peace, and His power.
God has said, "I am with you always".
Matthew 28:20 (KJV)
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
God has said, "I will give you peace",
John 14:27 (KJV)
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
God has said, "Ye shall receive power".
Acts 1:8 (KJV)
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Who is willing to agree to begin, and to continuously offer up to God the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving?
"And we offer up to You
The sacrifices of thanksgiving;
And we offer up to You
The sacrifices of praise."
Prayer:
Father, we give You the praise, honor, glory, and thanksgiving that only You deserve. Father, we agree that everyday is a day of thanksgiving, and thanks-living. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
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