So I’ve been in Rockford, IL for the past few days and I have to say that God has been blowing me away! There was a sermon I heard this week, and I gotta tell you that something was said that I overlook all the time! Let’s take a dive into Colossians and see what God has for us.
“17 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.” COLOSSIANS 3:17
If you read this book, there is a theme that we that we tend to truly forget about! See before this verse Paul uses the word “thank” 4 times. See if God takes time to write something down once, it’s important. However if he says something more than once, we should really pay attention! Paul says that we should, without option, be thankful or in a mode of thankfulness as Christians. This is reflected in Colossians 3:1-2:
“ 1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
See the theme? When we are focused on being thankful, we have a clearer vision to what God is doing in our lives! When we are thankful, it helps us to keep our minds on things that are above. God thank you how you pulled me for the pits of hell and brought me to life. Thank you Lord that I live in a country where I have the freedom to seek a relationship with you! Thank you God that I Have a job, have a family, ect... We all have something to be thankful for, whether that be simply the breath in your lungs, we all have something. It’s in this mode that we are able to remember God is able to do things that we could never imagine. I can attest, if Jesus can change my life, He can do anything!
Thank you God for the internet that I can use it to encourage people in a real way! God you are amazing, and I thank you this revelation!
It’s time to be Thankful Beloved!
“17 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.” COLOSSIANS 3:17
If you read this book, there is a theme that we that we tend to truly forget about! See before this verse Paul uses the word “thank” 4 times. See if God takes time to write something down once, it’s important. However if he says something more than once, we should really pay attention! Paul says that we should, without option, be thankful or in a mode of thankfulness as Christians. This is reflected in Colossians 3:1-2:
“ 1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
See the theme? When we are focused on being thankful, we have a clearer vision to what God is doing in our lives! When we are thankful, it helps us to keep our minds on things that are above. God thank you how you pulled me for the pits of hell and brought me to life. Thank you Lord that I live in a country where I have the freedom to seek a relationship with you! Thank you God that I Have a job, have a family, ect... We all have something to be thankful for, whether that be simply the breath in your lungs, we all have something. It’s in this mode that we are able to remember God is able to do things that we could never imagine. I can attest, if Jesus can change my life, He can do anything!
Thank you God for the internet that I can use it to encourage people in a real way! God you are amazing, and I thank you this revelation!
It’s time to be Thankful Beloved!
Very interesting and very true. I've learned lately to be thankful for everything I have. Its made me a better person and brought me closer to God. I must say I couldn't be happier.
ReplyDeleteI like this one!! Great job Bryan!! :)
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