Good morning Fb! Today, I am meditating on the word and subject of THANKSGIVING! The apostle Paul helped his readers to develop a theology of gratitude. He wrote about thanksgiving more often than any other New Testament author! From the 23 TIMES he used the word, we learn a few lessons about it. Thanksgiving was always directed toward God and never toward people! People were gifts from God, and Paul thanked God for their growth, love, and faith! “I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;” 1 Corinthians 1:4 “We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;” 1 Thessalonians 1:2 Thanksgiving to God the Father should be given through the Holy name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for everything because our personal faith is centered around him! “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” Colossians 3:15,17 Paul believed followers of Jesus could be thankful for everything because God IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE completely sovereign! He guides our lives through our spirit minds aiding our discernment which contributes to our mental, physical, but most importantly spiritual well being! “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We are constantly reminded of God gracefully bestowing gifts to us while inhabiting His kingdom! We must through PRAYER respond to HIM with gratitude and praise. We must meditate on His promises as well which enable us through His awesome power to fully enjoy His presence which is why we give Him thanks in the first place! Faithful believer, NEVER STOP THANKING GOD IN THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR ALL THE BLESSINGS ONLY HE CAN AND WILL BESTOW UPON YOU THROUGH HIS LOVING GRACE! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! God Bless!
Posted on: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:23:57 +0000
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