Hebrews 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’
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On a quiet Sunday, April 15, 2018, in the serene town of Elon, Central Virginia, the skies darkened and fury descended without warning. Six violent tornadoes ripped through the region like roaring beasts, tearing down homes, uprooting lives, and leaving behind a trail of devastation.
Among those caught in the heart of the storm was Sharon Childress and her oldest son, Bryson. As the tornado hit their home with thunderous force, Sharon saw the impossible: the walls of her house lifting from the foundation. In the blink of an eye, a crushing blow struck the back of her head—and everything went dark.
In that same terrifying moment, Bryson watched in horror as their double doors exploded open, and it felt as though the wind itself had punched every inch of his body. Bones were broken, his eyes nearly lost, and pain seared through him. Yet even in the chaos, God’s hand never let go.
When Sharon awoke, their home was gone—swept away by the storm. But despite the destruction, one truth remained: they were alive. The tornadoes may have stolen their house, but they couldn’t take God’s mercy.
As the dust settled, a miracle echoed through the ruins: not a single life was lost in the town, even though 26 homes were destroyed. A wave of gratitude swept the community. Together, families, churches, and neighbors—most of them believers—lifted their voices in praise, thankful that what the devil meant for death, God turned into a testimony of survival.
And God’s faithfulness didn’t end there. Help poured in from across the nation—organizations, ministries, and good-hearted people came together to rebuild, restore, and raise up stronger homes than before. In the midst of ruin, grace showed up like a sunrise, reminding everyone that storms may rage, but God still reigns.
At those times, when everything seems to be contrary and there seems no reason to be thankful, those are the very moments we should offer unto God a sweet sacrifice of praise.
In the Old Testament, when the priest made offerings on hot coals, accompanied with incense, the Bible says that these offerings made by fire were a pleasing aroma and a sweet savor unto the Lord. [Leviticus 2:16]
Therefore, anytime you face a trial, understand that the fire is not there to burn you, but rather it is there to reveal the power of God in your life.
Sometimes, tribulation is an indication of the grace God has given you to overcome the things that come your way. When you continue to offer the sacrifice of praise, in the midst of difficulties, somehow, in ways you cannot fathom, things will begin to turn around.You will see that negative medical verdict overturned, the financial problems will be resolved, the family crisis, marital troubles etc will all be overcome.
Your praise confuses the enemy and invites God into your situation. That’s exactly what happened in 2 Chronicles 20 when King Jehoshaphat and the men of Judah began to praise God. As they praised, the Lord Himself ambushed their enemies. Not one sword was lifted—but the battle was won.
So today, if you’re facing challenges, don’t wait for the storm to pass, praise God in it. Lift your voice. Sing in faith. Rejoice like the victory is already yours—because in Christ, it is! As you keep praising God, your season will start changing; the tests will turn into testimonies and the trials into triumphs!
PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for the grace to always praise You at all times. Please destroy every form of depression and discouragement in my life and let my heart be continually filled with joy and Your peace that passes all understanding in Jesus Name..
QUOTE;
Praise always guarantees you power for a raise, learning to praise God in season and out of season is key to fulfilling destiny. WORDBITE 222
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