"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." -- I Thessalonians 5:18
As Paul, through the unction of the Holy Spirit, writes the closing verses of his first epistle to the church at Thessalonica, he gives this word of encouragement. It's important to note that there are no qualifying statements included in this verse. It doesn't say, "In every good thing give thanks" nor does it say "In every thing that goes as you think it should give thanks" but rather "In every thing give thanks:...". I thank God for the reminder that regardless of circumstances and situations, we can and should always give thanks unto the Lord. If for nothing else, the redeemed can give thanks that our names have been written in the Lamb's book of Life! I encourage everyone to strive to always and in every thing, good and bad alike, give thanks unto Him who is worthy!
The Flag Flies High
5 years ago
ooh,Jason, out of all the verses you will be posting from time to time, this surely will be one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteit's not easy to give thanks when things are going bad but I really believe that's what we're supposed to do and strive to do the will of God
in E-V-E-R-Y thing, give thanks.
boy, I like that. thanks Jason, for the encouragement. I'm so glad to be a child of God.
Thankfully, the Captain is in the ship with us & He's already been this way! We are not alone & He's not been caught off-guard! Great reminder that even in the "bad" times, we can look at past victories & from those, we have promise that we'll make it again! Great Scripture, but then again... you have great material to chose from! Your bud, Anthony Morgan
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