TOPIC: LIKE JESUS, OFFER SACRIFICES TO GOD
Bible Text: Hebrews 13:10-16
“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, NIV
MESSAGE
Sacrifices and rituals are major aspects of Africa Traditional Religion. An adherent must offer sacrifices to the god(s) for virtually any kind of request he wants. The priests are regarded as intermediary through whom the sacrifices are taken to the god(s) or the Supreme Being for acceptance.
Much more significant is the sacrifice that Jesus Christ paid to restore mankind back to God. He paid the ultimate sacrifice for the sin of man, which includes the shame He bore on the cross and the oppositions He endured. Beyond the suffering, Jesus Christ was known for doing good and sharing with others.
Faithful Christian service to God is more manifested when it is that of praise in appreciation of God’s faithfulness. Even in the midst of various challenges, God’s faithfulness is assured. Whatever comes out of our mouth must profess the name of Jesus Christ as the name above every other name.
We must be ready to endure the persecutions, the pains, the challenges and the trials that come with following the path of Christ. In all our lives, we must continually offer sacrifices of praise to God regardless of the circumstances. Ask God for the grace to always offer sacrifices of praise to Him.
Insight: Learn to sacrifice all about you for the expansion of God’s Kingdom.
Prayer: Lord, make my life a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to You.
RBT Passage: Jeremiah 12-14