Have you lost your joy? In today’s text we are reminded of two spiritual sacrifices.
The first spiritual sacrifice is continual praise to God. (vs. 15) The words of praise from our lips, coming from our hearts, is like beautiful fruit laid on the altar. How easy it is for suffering saints to complain, but how important it is for them to give thanks to God. The second spiritual sacrifice is good works of sharing. (vs. 16) This would certainly include the hospitality mentioned in Hebrews 13:2, as well as the ministry to prisoners in Hebrews 13:3. “Doing good” can cover a multitude of ministries. From the life of Joseph, we can learn the pathway to praise. (1) Axe the Past. (2) Accept the Present. (3) Appreciate the Pressure. (4) Anticipate the Prize.