This morning I was reading Hebrews 13. Man there are some good nuggets of wisdom in there. I'm not sure why, but Hebrews isn't one of my "comfort" books that I read when I feel like I need a big hug from my Father. However, that's where I landed this morning and it was exactly what I needed to hear.
I read verse fifteen, which I'm certain I've read hundreds of times before in my life (there's even a song based on that verse that pops in my head sometimes), so it certainly wasn't anything new. But it struck me anew this morning.
12. With Jesus' help, let us continually offer our sacrifice of praise to God by proclaiming the glory of his name.
Did you catch it? A "sacrifice". I started thinking about that. What does it mean to offer a sacrifice? It means you give something up. What do I have to give up to offer a sacrifice of praise? I'll tell you what I have to give up, that is my right to complain about all the things in my life that are not going according to my plan.
Ouch. I guess I have to break up with my friend Complaining.
It is going to be hard. But I want to be able to offer my sacrifice of praise to the God who has promised to use all of the messes in my life for my (ultimate) good and for His glory.
It will be worth it.
1 comment:
Ouch. And that's some good theology, sister. Have you read "Hinds Feet for High Places"? This reminds me of that wonderful allegory. ;)
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