By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Hebrews 13:15-16 "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." - NIV
The writer compares the sacrificial system of the old testament which involved animal sacrifices, and the new covenant involving the Lamb of God, Jesus. Those sacrifices were to be offered in a particular way to be acceptable to God as part of covenant relationship and worship. We no longer offer animal sacrifices. Jesus did that once and for all. By His shed blood and the sacrifice of Himself, He sealed the covenant.
Through faith in Jesus, we are now to continually and openly offer sacrifice of praise from our lips. Additionally, we are to do good and share our possessions with others in need. By this, we extend the compassionate heart of God to His people. Done with sincere hearts and to the glory of God, such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
The psalmist said God’s praise would continually be in his mouth. In all situations at all times, let our hearts and mouths be full of sincere praises to God Almighty. Let’s share with those in need. This is our worship. It pleases God.
Psalm 34:1 "I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips."
1 John 3:17-18 "If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
Shalom children of God.