Thank God?
The two older
gentlemen were deep in discussion.
From the sound of it, I would presume
that neither one was a Christian. I
heard one say in a flippant tone,
"Thank God!" His friend, the older
looking of the two replied, "Thank
God? What for? What's He ever done for
me?" and they both laughed.
My heart broke
over his comment. They both have lived
a long life and they are completely
ignorant of all the things God has
done and continues to do for them. The
sad irony is that God does wondrous
things even for those who choose to
reject Him and His love.
I wonder how God
feels when His gifts and His love are
rejected. I wonder if His heart breaks
like yours or mine does in those kind
of situations. The simple truth is
that He's worthy of the praise and
thanks of everyone, even those who
reject His Son.
Everything good
comes from Him.
Every good
and perfect gift is from above,
coming down from the Father of the
heavenly lights, who does not change
like shifting shadows
James 1:17 NIV
The world we
live in, the air we birth, our very
existence is due to His creation.
In the
beginning God created the heavens
and the earth
Genesis 1:1
His blessings
shower on the righteous and
unrighteous alike.
But I tell
you: Love your enemies and pray for
those who persecute you, that you
may be sons of your Father in
heaven. He causes his sun to rise on
the evil and the good, and sends
rain on the righteous and the
unrighteous.
Matthew 5:44-45 NIV
I could go on
and list dozens of things, but I think
you get the point. God has special
blessings for those who accept Him,
but He even blesses those who hate
Him. That makes Him worthy of praise.
As believers we
should understand the source of all
the good and perfect gifts, and of
life itself is God. We have no excuse
to not be praising. Even in the midst
of the darkest times we have plenty to
praise God about. It's no wonder we
read in the New Testament
Be joyful
always; pray continually; give
thanks in all circumstances, for
this is God's will for you in Christ
Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
If you are in
the middle of darkness and can't think
of a thing to be thankful for, look
around and make a list. Everything
good and beautiful comes from Him.
He's worthy of our praise at all
times.
Until next time,
praise God and offer Him your thanks.
Hallelu Yah
(Praise God)
Be blessed
Kevin
