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.’
BIBLE READING:
2 Kings 20-22, Psalm 107
TO BEGIN, VISIT HTTPS://BIBLEREADING.RHOGIC.ORG/ AND LOCATE THE BIBLE READING FOR THAT DAY
OR JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON YOUVERSION
Today is Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday in the Christian calendar. It is a significant day that commemorates the Last Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ which took place the night before His crucifixion.
In A.D. 33, just hours before His death, Jesus sat with His disciples to eat the Passover meal. The Gospels tell us that at this last supper, they sang a hymn before going to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus would be betrayed by Judas and arrested.
Though the Scripture doesn’t explicitly state which hymn was sung, 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,” consists 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.
What is significant about this Holy Thursday is that as Jesus faced unimaginable torture and death, He chose to celebrate the Passover and offer the sacrifice of praise to God. He knew that Judas had betrayed Him, Peter would deny Him and the Romans would brutalize Him, yet Jesus gave thanks and blessed God..
(1 Corinthians 11:24-25)
A powerful lesson we learn from Jesus’ example is that when we praise God what initially looks like a Crucifixion will end in a glorious resurrection. The sacrifice of praise will guarantee a raise out of any grave.
No matter the outward negative circumstances, we should always maintain our gratitude because in the end, God will work everything together for our greater good.
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 causes our story to end in glory.
PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for the price Jesus paid to ensure my change of story. Please help me to always give You worthy praise in every situation. Certainly, You are at work in my life today, 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!
@GOODHEART- EKWUEME .
PLS FEEL FREE TO SHARE IF THIS BLESSES YOU!🔥
(I would love to hear your testimonies via WhatsApp +2348052234444 / Email: apostlegoodheart@gmail.com)