Not the Calves in the Stall/But the Calves of Our Lips
“Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” ~Heb. 13:5
Not lambs—but our lips are to be our sacrifice to God. And along with it, we are to bring the sweet incense of praise and thanksgiving. “For with such sacrifices God is wellpleased.”
It is not difficult to be thankful when all is well; but when everything is seemingly against us, to give thanks then, that is Christianity at its finest. Therefore, let us heed Hosea’s admonition and, “render the calves of our lips.” The only ones who refuse to do so say, “Our lips are our own: who is lord over us?” When He is Lord of our lips, we will offer this sacrifice He so desires from us.
There were two sisters, the younger bed-ridden, and on a breathing machine 24/7. The older sister who cared for her, returning from church one Lord's day, found the younger exuberant with joy. The caring sister asked the cause of her excitement, to which she replied, "O,Sister, I'm so thankful to God, I was able to breath on my own for five minutes today."
"Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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