Tag: thankfulness
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The God-given Mirror
Colossians 2:6-7 “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him . . . abounding in thanksgiving.” One of the metaphors the Word of God uses for itself is a mirror. In James 1:23-24 it says, “For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a…
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In All Circumstances, Thankful
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions…
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The Holy Umpire
Colossians 3:15 “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts . . . And be thankful.” Do you know that Christians have an umpire who regulates their behavior? We are told about it in the verse above which tells us that we are to let the peace of God rule in our hearts. That word…
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Be Thankful
Colossians 3:15 “And be thankful.” Are you wondering today what God’s will is for you? You are one that really wants to glorify God and serve Him with your life. Well, the verse above tells us clearly one very specific way that you and I can do this. It is very simply to “be thankful.” …