Sunday Rhapsody Of Realities - A Day To Give Thanks!

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place (2 Corinthians 2:14).

Throughout the outgoing year, we’ve been triumphant in Christ! Just as He told us at the beginning of the year, we didn’t struggle to be triumphant; it was a perpetual victory parade. He made it happen! Now, we’re singing the songs of victory. David said, “I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high” (Psalm 7:17). Our hearts are filled with gratitude to the Lord for all the notable achievements we had in 2015!

As you review the year, if there’re areas where you wish you had achieved more, don’t despair. Don’t muse over the failures and disappointments of the days gone by; rather, count your blessings and praise the Lord with joyfulness. Rejoice over what He’s done for you this year, and celebrate His goodness and wonderful works in your life.

Remember, we walk by faith, and not by sight! In Mark 11:23, Jesus said you shall have what you say! Therefore, rejoice and be glad! Make it a day of thanksgiving. Let your praise and worship be heard and received in heaven.

Remember, in giving thanks to the Lord, you’re also getting His attention on your faith. Sometimes, we give thanks in expectation. That’s why He tells us, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV).

As you thank Him today, you’re saying, “Lord, my victories in 2016 are guaranteed; my life shall yet be the testimony of your greatness, goodness, grace, and glory!” Halleluiah.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, you’re the great God; the great King above all gods! In your hand are the deep places of the earth, and the strength of the hills is yours! For in you, I’ve been enriched in every way. You’ve been my strength and my shield. My heart trusts in you, and I’ve been mightily helped! For all you’ve done for me, my heart leaps for joy, and I give you all the praise, in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: Psalm 95:1-3 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Hebrews 13:15 NKJ Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Revelation 5, Joel 1-3
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 20:1-10, 2 Chronicles 26-27