We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise

[523 words] Hebrews reads to a people who have taken their eyes off of the prize. The writer threw them a lifeline with this book as an exhortation to remain faithful, to hang in there. The sum way they accomplish this is by keeping their eyes focused on Jesus, listening intently to His message from the Father (Heb. 1:1-4; 12:1-3). At the last chapter of the book, the writer gives some very practical commands for these people to keep their eyes on Jesus. Of note, is the command given in Hebrews 13:15, “Therefore, by Him, let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” Consider for a moment principles for consideration from this verse. All praise we can offer to God is made possible by Jesus. All beauty in the heavens or on the earth is attributed…