Thankful To Whom??? A Word From THE WORD!!! #496

“Rejoice evermore.

17 Pray without ceasing.

18 In every thing give thanks:

for this is the will of God

in Christ Jesus concerning you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

We are called to be thankful people—thankful to God for all things!  Not easy in our flesh, but by the power of His cross and the Holy Spirit which Jesus has imparted to all who come to Him, it’s a doable!  We can do “all things” with a heart of gratitude.

Paul also gave the Colossian believers some great instruction including being thankful; may we all learn in humility, obeying all that God has revealed to us.  And even as we have been called to “put on” the armor of God, Paul calls us to put on some other things also.  May you ponder these things on this brisk (here in Oklahoma) Friday morning.

“Put on therefore,

as the elect of God,

holy and beloved,

bowels of mercies,

kindness,

humbleness of mind,

meekness,

longsuffering;

13 Forbearing one another,

and forgiving one another,

if any man have a quarrel against any:

even as Christ forgave you,

so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God

rule in your hearts,

to the which also ye are called in one body;

and be ye thankful.”  Colossians 3:12-15

And one last challenge to have a grateful heart.  It’s your choice, but choose wisely, there is a test. (and don’t miss that little (big) word—all things!)

“Speaking to yourselves

in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing and making melody

in your heart to the Lord;

20 Giving thanks always

for all things

unto God and the Father

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”   Ephesians 5:19-20

And I am thankful for you—have a blessed day in Jesus!!!

Amen and Amen!!!