THANKS-LIVING part 2 of 2 by Keith Cook
"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus" Philippians 2:5
Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with your friends and family. God is with you. If you missed part one of this devotion on Thanks-living go to our web site www.onthego.org for a full copy.
12. THANK GOD FOR USING YOU IN EVERY PLACE AND EVERY WAY - "Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place." (2 Corinthians 2:14)
God wants to use you to help people around you. He will give you knowledge and wisdom. Ask Him for divine wisdom and provision. God can use you in the office, at school, at home, in ways way beyond your human capacity. Thank Him for this honor.
13. THANK GOD FOR GOOD FRIENDS WHO SHOW THEY CARE - "But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you." (2 Corinthians 8:16)
God has blessed you with friends and family who encourage and inspire you to live for God and excel in life. Thank God for each of them. Do not be afraid of sharing with others. It will help you expand your ministry and service to God. People working together get more done than those going through situations alone.
14. THANK GOD FOR HIS DIVINE GIFT - "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." (2 Corinthians 9:15)
The gift you have been given is inexpressible. Words can not describe this gift or its importance to you. When Jesus came and paid the penalty for your sin on the cross you were given the capacity to receive this ultimate gift. Thank God for this gift of life in Jesus.
15. THANK GOD FOR THOSE DOING GOOD - "Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;" (Ephesians 1:16) "We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;" (1 Thessalonians 1:2) "We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you," (Colossians 1:3) "For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;" (1 Thessalonians 3:9)
Thank God for all the Missionaries and Ministries that are working for the kingdom around the globe. They deserve your praise and thanks. Thank God and think of them often. You can join them in service. You can support their service by volunteering or by giving to their needs. Thank the Lord for these Saints.
16. THANK GOD IN ALL THINGS - "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;" (Ephesians 5:20) "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Many things in life are not fair. The Bible says it rains on the just and the unjust. It is hard to thank God in the middle of pain and tragedy but it helps heal us and get us through the situation. Thank God for His love and comfort. Thank Him for knowing how to get you through all that you are going through.
17. THANK GOD FOR GIVING US AN INHERITANCE - "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:" (Colossians 1:12)
Heaven is awaiting all who know Christ. You can thank Him for all He has for you in Heaven. Jesus has gone to prepare a place for you. This place is not like any in this world. In Heaven you will have no pain, no sorrow. There will be no more problems to solve. There will be no more bills to pay. Thank God for this inheritance that Jesus provided for you.
18. THANK GOD YOU CAN WORK FOR HIM - "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." (Colossians 3:17)
There is great joy in being able to work and live up to all the potential God has for you. He has divine plans for you and wants your life to be productive. There is no way to lose in life is Jesus is your way, your truth, and life.
19. THANK GOD CHRISTIANS ARE ALL BOUND TOGETHER IN ONE BIG FAMILY - "But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:" (2 Thessalonians 2:13)
God has given many unique and special manifestations of His church in this world. Do not be afraid to thank him for your friends in other Christian churches and ministries. All who call on Christ are in the same family. You do not have to give up your uniqueness in order to appreciate their value to Christ's cause. Thank God for the family.
20. THANK GOD FOR THE HONOR OF PRAYING FOR ALL MEN - "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;" (1 Timothy 2:1)
God wants you to pray for those in authority over you as well as those who do not call on the name of Jesus. The Muslims, Buddhist, Jews, Mormons, Spiritists, New Agers, Atheists. He wants you to pray for their needs, appreciate them, honor them and seek to win them. Thank Him for entrusting you with this worthy call to pray. Of course you are to especially pray for believers. Pray for their needs. Pray for them to have confidence to do what God is calling them to do.
21. THANK GOD NOT JUST ON THANKSGIVING or SUNDAYS - "By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name." (Hebrews 13:15)
Thanks-living is a 365 day a year job of every Christian. Everyone should be thankful to God for all He does for them and show their thankfulness everyday.
22. THANK GOD FOREVER - "And when those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever," (Revelation 4:9) "Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned." (Revelation 11:17)
Thank God that one day you will live forever in Heaven. You will join the angels in praising God for eternity. What joy!
Daily Prayer Focus: Thank God for all He has given you today.
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On The Go Daily Devotion for November 26, 2020
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