In Everything Give Thanks

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

    The child of God has every reason to be thankful. We are truly thankful to him for all things, both spiritual and providential. He has given us the knowledge that all things to us-ward who believe are for his glory and for our good—And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [His]purpose (Rom 8:28).

    The Psalmist said in Psalm 116:12, What shall I render unto the Lord [for] all his benefits toward me? He proceeds to answer the question this way: Worship, praise, thanksgiving and obedience. As he contemplates the multitude of God’s tender mercies toward him, he is overwhelmed, and so are we. This realization brings us in worship and submission to the feet of him who loved us and gave himself for us. For this we must thank him as well, for it is only by his grace that we bow to his loving Lordship.

    As we have been permitted to come together with our brethren, family, and friends this past week, may we look back and truly thank him for all things.