Revelation of the Word:

THEME: GIVE THANKS TO GOD

Colossians 3:15-17 NIV

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

INSIGHT

-Thankfulness to God for His enduring love for us and His sacrifice on the cross for our sins is inevitable for every Christian. This is expressed through songs of praise either or meditated upon. The gospel of truth also gives us peace in every situation as we believe and enjoy God’s promises in our lives. Christ releases His peace in our hearts and minds, that none can fathom it’s nature, design and influence within us.

SUMMARY

Thanks in Hebrew is written as Todah which is an expression of gratitude. Giving thanks ahead of time is the biggest sign of faith. Belief in the work of Jesus Christ and plan of salvation for all mankind and an expression in His faithfulness to fulfill His promises. Psalms 103:1-8 reveals that, we are called to praise and worship God in our soul and all our inner most being. To praise the Lord and not forget all His benefits, that include; forgiving all our sins, healing all our diseases, redeeming our lives from the pit, crowning us with love and compassion and satisfying our desires with good things. Psalms 28:6-9 reminds us to praise God and exult Him for He is our Strength and Shield and we trust in Him. Jeremiah 10:12-13 calls us to thank the Lord for He made the earth by His power and founded the world by His wisdom, and He deserves all our praise. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, submits that we should give thanks to God in all circumstances; for this is His will for us in Christ Jesus.

PRAYER

Dear Almighty Father we adore You and magnify Your holy name. We exalt You for there is none like You. Dear Lord we thank You and honor You for all You have done. We thank You for taking up our sins on the cross for us and paying the ultimate price for us. Oh Lord we thank You for the many blessings You have accorded to us. Oh Lord You have been so faithful and so loving to us. We thank You for who You are dear Lord You are our wonderful Father and Maker. Thank You Lord for all the good plans You have planned for us and for all Your promises to us. We believe and trust in You for there has never been anyone who trusted in Your name who has ever been put to shame. Dear Lord we thank You, love and honor You. Today we humbly repent for the many times we have not trusted in You enough and complained. May You forgive us and cleanse us for all our sins and iniquities in Jesus Name we pray. May You bless us and keep us. May You shine Your face towards us and be gracious unto us. May You show Your countenance unto us and give us peace. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forevermore. Amen.

Further Reading: Isaiah 12:4-5, 2 Corinthians 9:15

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