Hebrews 13:15 (NIV) ‘Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.’

DAILY READING; John 1:35-51; 1 Chronicles 9; Haggai 1:1-2:23

The 2023 Jewish Passover which began on Wednesday, April 5th, ended yesterday, Thursday, April 13th.
The Passover marked a New Year and new beginning for the Jews after they came out of 430 years of bondage in Egypt.
Their deliverance from Egypt was part of God’s plan in preparing the world for the Messiah who would shed His Blood to deliver humanity from bondage.
Remarkably, in A.D. 33, when Jesus was to be crucified, He celebrated the Passover meal just hours before going to the Cross. The Gospels tell us that at that last supper, Jesus with His disciples sang a hymn before going to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, where He would be betrayed by Judas and arrested.
Though the Scripture doesn’t explicitly state which hymn was sang, according to Jewish tradition, Passover meals are concluded by singing a particular hymn called the Hallel.
The Hallel is a collection of Psalms which are usually sung on festive Jewish holidays. The Hallel which in Hebrew means “praise,” is comprised of six psalms, from psalm 113 to psalm 118.
Given its celebratory nature, many sections of Hallel are commonly sung out loud, sometimes in unison and sometimes responsively.
The Psalms of the Hallel is an extended expression of praise and thanks to God for the many kindnesses bestowed upon Israel, both nationally and individually.

It is significant that as Jesus celebrated His last Passover on earth, and faced death , He chose to sing praises to God.
He knew He was about to be crucified by the Romans, which is the most brutal form of death, yet He gave thanks. He knew that Judas had betrayed Him and Peter would deny Him three times, yet Jesus gave thanks.
(1 Corinthians 11:24-25)

Jesus showed us the example that praising God in the most difficult circumstances will guarantee you a raise out of any grave.
We learn from Him that when you feel surrounded, fight your battles with praise
Indeed we must discipline ourselves to always give God thanks in everything, because there is no situation God’s power cannot handle for us.
No matter what is happening around you, worship God! Declare His goodness. Thank Him for the great things He will yet do in your life.
Praise is a decision you make regardless of your feelings.
The word Hallelujah is a command form of the word “praise.” It’s an expression of worship, but it’s also an order to start praising the Lord.
While everything around you says you should be depressed, discouraged and complaining, make the deliberate choice to praise God because that is your guarantee of being raised out of any pit. The truth is that, if you complain, you will remain there, but when you praise, you will be raised up.
No matter how difficult any trial, let us stay in praise, because it activates God’s power, turns tests into testimonies, overturns negative verdicts and opens the door to amazing victory and blessings.

PRAYER: Lord, Please help me to look beyond any challenge I may face today, and always give You worthy praise in every situation. Certainly, You are at work in my life, doing great and mighty things for me in Jesus Name.
QUOTE;
When we fight by God’s help we are sure of victory. WORDBITE 222

Shalom!

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