As we approach Thanksgiving, this week I have been focusing in on this one particular verse. I Thessalonians 5:18 tells us “Give thanks IN ALL circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The key is the word “IN.” God doesn’t expect me to be thankful FOR all circumstance, but IN all circumstances. There’s a huge difference. We’re NOT supposed to be thankful for EVIL, SIN, or SUFFERING. But - even IN heartache and disappointment, there are still GOOD THINGS that I can be thankful for. In our world broken by sin, THE GOOD AND THE BAD COME TOGETHER. Like a railroad track, our lives are always running on two parallel rails simultaneously. No matter how good things are in my life, there are always problems I must deal with, and no matter how bad things are in my life, there are always blessings I can be grateful for. SO WHAT AM I THANKFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING? IM THANKFUL that although life is not always good, God is always good. IM THANKFUL that even though I don’t have all the answers, God does. In tragedy we seek explanations, but explanations never comfort. It is God’s presence that eases our pain. IM THANKFUL that one day God will right every wrong. God loves to turn crucifixions into resurrections. God never wastes a hurt if we give it to him. IM THANKFUL for the hope of heaven, thru Jesus Christ my Lord. WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:11:35 +0000
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