How to Offer the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and proclaim and publish the free offerings:… (Amos 4:5 KJV)
What if every “Thank You” you offered to God became a fragrant offering that reached His throne and brought Him delight? Thanksgiving is more than a gesture, segment of a church service, or seasonal tradition. It is a spiritual sacrifice that pleases God. Keep reading to discover how to offer this sacred act of worship to touch God’s heart and unleash the supernatural in your life.
In Scripture, thanksgiving is called a “sacrifice,” likened to Old Testament animal offerings that symbolized devotion and brought delight to the Lord. Psalm 50:23 declares, “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me.” Similarly, when we give thanks, it is a sacred gift that pleases God.
Unlike physical sacrifices, thanksgiving is spiritual and reflects the deeper reality of worship from the heart. God has always desired true spiritual sacrifices(true worship) and not the shadow of animal sacrifices. Through the sacrifice of thanksgiving, we glorify Him and align with His purposes, drawing closer to Him and experiencing His transformative power.
Thanksgiving requires two essential elements: a heart of gratitude and outward expression. Together, they create a powerful offering that glorifies God and invites His presence.
- A Heart of Gratitude Thanksgiving begins with recognizing and acknowledging God’s goodness. Psalm 103:2 urges, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” A grateful heart remembers blessings and resists entitlement or self-pity, making it foundational for a pleasing sacrifice.
- Outward Expressions of Praise Gratitude must flow outward. Hebrews 13:15 calls us to “offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” This includes speaking gratitude, singing worship, or even dancing. When a thankful heart overflows into actions, it becomes a fragrant offering that glorifies God and delights Him.
So here’s the exciting thing: there is a sacrifice, a spiritual calf in your heart and mouth. Offer it to God thorugh the sacrifice of thanksiging. And remember, thanksgiving is not a seasonable or occational thing. it si a daily. lfiestyle of a life that is an altar of worship, praise and thanksiging daily.. that is hwy yo are called God’s priest!
Meditate
Have you considered your thanksgiving as a sacred sacrifice to God? Reflect on how this perspective changes your approach to gratitude. What specific blessings can you thank Him for today?
Apply the Word
Deliberately offer thanksgiving today. Reflect on God’s goodness and express your thanks through words, song, or joyful action as a pleasing offering to Him.
Pray
Father, I thank You for Your goodness and mercy. Help me to offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving that pleases and glorifies You. Amen.
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Great message. Recently God.showed me 1Thess 5:18 in a dream. I was battling with an issue that I didn’t understand, but felt all that He wanted me to do was to thank Him. And it worked. Thanks for sharing Rev Patrick. Shalom
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Wonderful report there, thank you for sharing Rev Martey. Glad to also read how the Lord is working in subtle ways in our lives. Blessings
Thank you for the Thanksgiving post! Awesome food! You all should have a share link so that we can share your posts with others.
Thank you for the feedback! Glad to know His Word is a blessing to you. And thank you for that observation. There are actually share buttons but they are below the other content. That makes me realize they are probably too far below. I will fix that! Remain the blessing.