Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 13:15-16 (NLT).
Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.
When Jesus sacrificed Himself for us, the need to perform personal sacrifices ended. Nothing we could give will ever come close to His gift for us. He is the perfect offering against sin for all time. So why does the author of Hebrews encourage us to “offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God”?
This is the new form of sacrifice we are to give, the praise and worship of our Father. We are to “proclaim our allegiance to His name”, showing the world we belong to Him. We shouldn’t have to tell people we are Christians, they should recognize us by our love.
We need to remember the two “Greats”, the Greatest Commandment, to love God and others as ourselves; and the Great Commission, to make disciples of all people. It is an awesome thing to be part of Christ’s work here!
Loving Lord, thank You for the gift of Your Son who saved us from sin and death. Bless us to go to the world sharing the Good News. Amen.
