God's Promises Sunday

Appreciating Almighty God

Ephesians 5: 20, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

There is an old saying that says if you never thank God after every smile, then you have no right to blame Him for every tear. When is the last time you really appreciated what God has done in your life? Have you ever appreciated Him? Sad to say, but the truth is, very few people can say that they have. Why is that?

1 Thessalonians 5:18, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Most of us never give God a second thought. If we think of Him at all, it is a reminder about Jesus at Christmas, or Easter. Generally, even on those occasions we get involved with how everyone else celebrates with Santa and the Easter Bunny.

God operates in our lives in a very quiet way. He helps us constantly to keep us on the right track through the Holy Spirit. If there was a way to find out how many times He kept us out of trouble, protected us from diseases, or even saved our lives, we would not believe how big that number would be.

Psalms 103: 2, bless the Lord, o my soul, and forget not all His benefits.

 When God sent His only Son to save us, He did it knowing what would happen to Him. He wanted to rescue us that much, because He loved us that much. Jesus even became one of us to experience life as we know it.

When Jesus was crucified, He did it to atone for our sins with His blood. His beatings were suffered in order to heal us spiritually and physically. When Jesus rose from the dead, He conquered death and satan, and gained eternal life for us, and restored to us what satan stole from Adam and Eve.

You could write many books explaining why we should appreciate God. The two biggest things in my mind are, the fact that my sins are all forgiven, and I receive salvation and eternal life.

There's no way to imagine how long forever is, but I'm sure thankful that I will spend it with Him. The idea of our God not being appreciated was an awakening to me. I was no better about it than anyone else, but I thank God He made it known to me. Now I begin in my own small way to really appreciate the countless blessings in my life.

God Bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

My Lord Jesus Christ, I Thank you and Praise you for what you did for me on the Cross. By your Stripes I was Healed and your Blood washed away my sins. Your Death and Resurrection made my Salvation possible. I confess my sins, and I ask you to come into my heart as my personal Savior. Thank You lord

Amen! 

Praise The Lord!