Offering The Sacrifice Hebrews 13:15 by Rev. Violet Wafula

Hebrews 13:15 Offering the sacrifice is what you bring before the Lord. It must be something you value and He must accept it. When we do this, there's something we are getting in return, so that God can meet our needs. Sometimes it's not just to get in turn but it's worth before God. We are to offer ourselves as living sacrifice before God. What is a sacrifice of praise? There's a diffe,fence between offering a sacrifice of praise and praise. We have so much to praise God for that there shud be a spontaneous praise from our mouths. There are things as children of God when we have a right relation with God praise should come automatically through out. Our praise involves thanksgiving, we minister to God in praise for all things. However the sacrifice of praise is different. It is not the praise we offer because everything is right but it's offered to God when we do not even feel to praise. We need to come before God offering sacrifice of praise so that even when things are not working the way we want, we must lift our lips and says haleluhyia because God knows all our needs. Forget about ourselves, concentrate on Him. It's not that we are great or give expressions of our feelings but we are praising God by faith, in obedience for who He is and not what He has done. we praise the Lord despite of what we are going through because it is a requirement. This does not come easily but it's costly though it brings light and God loves to revive the sacrifice of praise, when we do this heaven is moved and we get the breakthrough and we can still receive a miracle . This is a continued sacrifice. David offered sacrifices of praise to God and said I will bless the Lord at all times despite any circumstance. He humbled himself before the lord and He said I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me. We go through many fears and it's only when we offer sacrifice of praise that we get breakthrough. It is not cheap, not easy and is not sentimental praise. It must cost you whether in season or out of season, tell your heart despite what am going through, I'll still praise Him. We praise in those times when the Lord give the and take the Way. Job 1:21 Most Christians perish for lack of knowledge. When things happen in our lives, we should not complain but offer sacrifices of praise so that we can overcome the obstacles. There are times we loose jobs, are in wilderness, God always provides miraculously . The things that happen in our lives, we should not take them for granted but it's God performing miracles in our lives so never tire to offer scarification of praise. Sometimes God seem to be far , but His grace is always sufficient and therefore start offering sacrifices and heavens will open and your blessings will come through. You don't know when your blessings will come so always be prepared. Sometimes you have nothing to praise God for but offer it. Do your part to get something from God. Your natural feelings, friends may discourage you and so is your heart. Start offering sacrifices of praise and the lord will come for you. The devil says what do you have to praise God for? If you listen to him you fall into his trap . God still sits on His throne and He hears what you go through. He does not change in any way. He's the same yesterday, today and forever. This is an audible praise, it is the fruit of our lips. Our lips produce sound to the Lord, to proclaim what you want. The sacrifice of praise is something we speak out so that Saran, the people around you, your heart can hear it and so are your ears able to hear what your lips are saying. When everyone is aware of what you say, God hears us. This is the utmost importance and it touches the heart of God. Paul and Silas offered a sacrifice of praise which Acts 16:25 . They had not committed any crime but we're spreading good news. As human beings, there are things that happen to us. If you are doing the right thing, you find yourself where you are not supposed to be. In those circumstances what do we do? Continue offering sacrifice of praise as Paul and Silas God will always make a way in the wilderness. He knows us by name. People of God around the world ar suffering for their testimonies of Jesus Christ but continue to offer the sacrifice of praise. God has given us freedom of worship in kenya, are we making use of it before it's too late. We need to use it to equip ourselves in time of need. Sacrifice of prizes can be done through Jesus Christ. It is only Christ who can make this kind of praise be done, he is glorified and makes God come to meet our needs. Every time a sacrifice of praise is offered, Jesus is glorified. It is giving of thanks to His name. God wants to bring us into a place we can sincerely give thanks always for all things Ephesians 5:20 to the Father.nwhether in difficult situations, we can only do this if we believe in the sovereignty of God and if we know all things work for good of those who love the Lord. Romans 8:28 . Everything that happens to us, the Lord understands. How to offer the sacrifice 1. Decide that you are going to give a sacrifice of praise: things may not be going the way you wished, price God under all circumstances and by faith believe for provision. Provision depends on the kind of faith you have 2. Begin to do it right now. This is applying faith 3. If you find yourself in difficulties, order yourself to praise the Lord. Despite what is happening, offer sacrifice of praise and the loved will come. 4. Begin to do it by faith. Apply faith in everything. Be persistent 5. Having began, continue praising Him and our miracles will come. Let your praises ascend higher and higher and let the spirit of praise overtake you. God bless you and keep you safe as you continue to bring a sacrifice of praise to the Lord