[Faith-talk] Joyously Giving Thanks
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The following is from Charles Stanley's In Touch Ministries Daily
Devotionals.
ENJOY!
LISA
Colossians 1:11-14 (New American Standard Bible)
(http://www.lockman.org/)
(http://www.biblegateway.com/bg_versions/bgclick.php?what=55) 11(_A_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29477A) )strengthened with all power, according
to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience;
(_B_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29477B) )joyously
12giving thanks to (_C_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29478C) )the Father, who has qualified us
to share in (_D_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29478D) )the inheritance of the saints in (_E_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen
-NASB-29478E) )Light.
The Incomparable Christ
13For He rescued us from the (_F_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29479F) )domain of darkness,
and transferred us to the kingdom of (_G_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29479G) )His beloved Son,
14(_H_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29480H) )in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of
sins.
Cross references:
1. _Colossians 1:11_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29477) : _1 Cor 16:13_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1 Cor 16:13&version=49)
2. _Colossians 1:11_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29477) : _Eph 4:2_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 4:2&version=49)
3. _Colossians 1:12_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29478) : _Eph 2:18_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 2:18&version=49)
4. _Colossians 1:12_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29478) : _Acts 20:32_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts 20:32&version=49)
5. _Colossians 1:12_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29478) : _Acts 26:18_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts 26:18&version=49)
6. _Colossians 1:13_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29479) : _Eph 6:12_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 6:12&version=49)
7. _Colossians 1:13_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29479) : _Eph 1:6_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 1:6&version=49)
8. _Colossians 1:14_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search= lossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29480) : _Rom 3:24_
(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rom 3:24&version=49)
In today’s passage, the apostle Paul writes that we should “joyously giv[e]
thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the
saints in Light†(v.11-12). My question for you is, When was the last time
you joyously gave thanks to God?
How often do we get excited over a movie, television program, or sporting
event, and yet remain silent about the many blessings God sends our way? As His
children, we ought to make praising our heavenly Father a daily priority of
our lives.
Remember, God chose to display grace to us. He sent His Son to die as a
substitutionary sacrifice—Jesus took upon Himself the penalty that we owed for
our sin. He gave us a purpose for living and delivered us from ruined,
meaningless lives. And He offered us hope, not only for our earthly lives, but also
for eternity. Doesn’t He deserve our thanks—every day?
What about you? Do you live in gratitude for God’s precious blessings,
remembering to thank Him for more than just His material provisions? After all,
the Lord didn’t place us on earth simply to accumulate possessions and wealth.
He provided us with the gift of life so we could glorify Him and reflect the
Savior, Jesus Christ, to the world.
Take some time this Thanksgiving to express appreciation to the Father for
His many blessings. Most of all, praise Him for the gift of His Son, and let
others know why you’re so grateful. Then, for the remainder of the year, think
of ways to demonstrate your thankfulness to Him.
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The following is from Charles Stanley's In Touch Ministries Daily Devotionals.
ENJOY!
LISA
Colossians 1:11-14 (New American Standard Bible)
http://www.lockman.org/
http://www.biblegateway.com/bg_versions/bgclick.php?what=55
11
( http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29477A A
)
strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience;
( http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29477B B
)
joyously
12
giving thanks to
( http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29478C C
)
the Father, who has qualified us to share in
( http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29478D D
)
the inheritance of the saints in
( http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29478E E
)
Light.
The Incomparable Christ
13
For He rescued us from the
( http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29479F F
)
domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of
( http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29479G G
)
His beloved Son,
14
( http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#cen-NASB-29480H H
)
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Cross references:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29477 Colossians 1:11
: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1 Cor 16:13&version=49 1 Cor 16:13
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29477 Colossians 1:11
: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 4:2&version=49 Eph 4:2
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29478 Colossians 1:12
: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 2:18&version=49 Eph 2:18
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29478 Colossians 1:12
: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts 20:32&version=49 Acts 20:32
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29478 Colossians 1:12
: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts 26:18&version=49 Acts 26:18
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29479 Colossians 1:13
: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 6:12&version=49 Eph 6:12
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29479 Colossians 1:13
: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 1:6&version=49 Eph 1:6
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%Colossians%201:11b-14;&version=49;#en-NASB-29480 Colossians 1:14
: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rom 3:24&version=49 Rom 3:24
In today’s passage, the apostle Paul writes that we should “joyously giv[e] thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light†(v.11-12). My question for you is, When was the last time you joyously gave thanks to God?
How often do we get excited over a movie, television program, or sporting event, and yet remain silent about the many blessings God sends our way? As His children, we ought to make praising our heavenly Father a daily priority of our lives.
Remember, God chose to display grace to us. He sent His Son to die as a substitutionary sacrifice—Jesus took upon Himself the penalty that we owed for our sin. He gave us a purpose for living and delivered us from ruined, meaningless lives. And He offered us hope, not only for our earthly lives, but also for eternity. Doesn’t He deserve our thanks—every day?
What about you? Do you live in gratitude for God’s precious blessings, remembering to thank Him for more than just His material provisions? After all, the Lord didn’t place us on earth simply to accumulate possessions and wealth. He provided us with the gift of life so we could glorify Him and reflect the Savior, Jesus Christ, to the world.
Take some time this Thanksgiving to express appreciation to the Father for His many blessings. Most of all, praise Him for the gift of His Son, and let others know why you’re so grateful. Then, for the remainder of the year, think of ways to demonstrate your thankfulness to Him.
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