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TOPIC: ACTIONS OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING TO GOD
TEXT: PSALM 35:27-28
MONDAY NOVEMBER 14th
Key verse: Hebrew 13:15...By him, therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
Praise and thanksgiving to God come from the heart in bubbles of joy that manifest in various ways. The joy of praise and thanksgiving flows from our hearts to our mouths, gets formed into articulate words and sounds by our tongues, and comes out through our lips to God and the hearing ears. The psalmist puts it this way: I will praise the name of God with a song and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. New Testament puts it this way: By Him, therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks unto His name (Hebrews 13:15)
We can praise God through the following: (i) Words of praise and thanksgiving (ii) Songs of praise and thanksgiving. (iii) Testimonies of praise and thanksgiving (iv) Shouts of praise and thanksgiving. Praise and thanksgiving to God do not only involve singing, but also speaking of the wonders of God to Him, to ourselves, and others. The physical body also manifests actions of praise, thanksgiving, and worship such as bowing down, kneeling, lying flat on the face, clapping the hands, dancing, raising, and waving the hands. Let the psalmist lead us into a practical expression of praise and thanksgiving to God.
We must be apt and lively in the praises of our God. Praise, thanksgiving, and worship are our duty as creatures. We are saved to praise, thank, and worship God. We are enjoined to make His praise glorious. Sing with all liveliness. Clap your hands with joy in honor of His name and His praise. Testify boldly to others of His gracious works in your life and the lives of others. Let God be glorified in your life by your dynamic praise and thanksgiving. Let others be inspired by your spirit of praise and thanksgiving to the holy God. Teach your family members, the church, and those around you the praise of God, and live a life worthy of His praise.
Thought for the day: Let your praise to God be part of your daily life.
Song for the Day: Praising the Lord always (2x) …
Bible reading for the day: Ezekiel 7-9; Hebrews 10:24-39
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