DCLM HIGHER EVERYDAY 25 March 2022 — Give thanks to God
DCLM Higher Everyday 25 March 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Give thanks to God
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TOPIC: GIVE THANKS TO GOD
TEXT: 1 THESSALONIANS 5:14-22
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19 Quench not the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophesyings.
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
MEMORY VERSE: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 THESSALONIANS 5:18).
MESSAGE
Gratitude is an attitude of the heart that makes us appreciate God or man for blessings or favours received from them. Appreciating God and giving Him credit in good times, thanking and glorifying Him for His wonderful gifts and graciousness is easy and understandable. But many struggle to find the reason to thank Him during suffering, tragedies and losses.
Yet, our text admonishes that in everything, we should give thanks to God. The Scriptures further instruct that we give thanks to God always and for all things (Ephesians 5:20). All things are not equally good, but all things are thankworthy.
Whatever happens to us as allowed by God, has a purpose or reason behind it, and is part of God’s overall plan. Provided we are in the will of God, whatever He allows our way is for our ultimate good. We should therefore give thanks to God because of His creation, the gift of life, His deliverances, protection and provisions. We thank Him because He commands it and expects it. Thanking God in all our circumstances attracts more blessings.
QUOTE: All things are thankworthy.
CHALLENGE: Give thanks to God always.
PRAYER: In all things, help me to thank You, Lord.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
