"Thank God!"

“THANK GOD!” Perhaps we hear people use this expression of whom we might wonder whether they actually believe in Him or not. However, there are possibly more situations in life than we might realize where “THANK GOD!” is the most appropriate response! As Paul encouraged the Christians at Corinth to follow through with the giving they had purposed to do ( 2 Corinthians 8:10-11) for helping meet the needs of saints in Judea, he stated the following:

“(12) For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is ALSO OVERFLOWING IN MANY THANKSGIVINGS TO GOD. (13) By their approval of this service, THEY WILL GLORIFY GOD because of your submission flowing from your confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others, (14) while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you.” ( 2 Corinthians 9:12-14 ESV)

To receive the thanks of others for help we have offered encourages us in our giving. To be honest about it, don’t we generally feel better about our giving when we know it is appreciated? However we really should be willing to give simply because of the opportunity coupled with our ability to meet the need. Still, to know we have helped others and they are drawn to “THANK GOD” should make us feel even better. In such situations we are in some way being viewed as the hand of God (or the gracious link between God and the recipient of the help) in fulfilling the need.

When our actions draw the ATTENTION TO GOD and bring glory to Him, can there be any higher motivation for service? Is that not exactly where Jesus stated our works were to draw the attention? ( Matthew 5:16) When our acts of kindness and any form of service we offer to others is responded to with a “THANK GOD!”, may we hope that our genuine relationship to God is truly being seen in our actions.

Have a great day BEING A PERSON FOR WHOM OTHERS CAN THANK GOD!
Carl

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