Give Thanks

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. 1 Chronicles 16:8 NLT

In a season of recession, messages like these do not sell. No one needs to tell you what's important; the realities around you will dictate what you should focus on. The get-rich-quick schemes have picked up momentum, the ponzi schemes of years gone by have resurfaced and everyone is in a race to 'make it', whatever it means and however it takes. Yet in the season of recession is God's progression and power best seen and appreciated. It is in seasons like these that the priorities of our hearts become crystal clear.

We are told that there was famine in the land, yet Isaac sowed in that same land and reaped a hundredfold of what he sowed. We are also told of a season of famine, and God promised that in just 24 hours, price of food will crash. It was so 'unbelievable' that someone in authority actually went ahead to declare that even if God would open the windows of heaven, it would not be possible. Well, as you know, in both instances, what was at stake wasn't man's qualifications but God's name. When God declares a thing, he stakes his name and reputation on that thing. No wonder Jeremiah knew God as the One who 'watches over his Word to perform it'.

No wonder the call to praise God has been consistent in recent days. It is not normal to do so, but when I realise the kind of God I have, then I will not be cajoled to praise him. When I consider my life and the great impact he has made on my life, I do not need anyone to compel me to praise God. My life is the template and the motion picture that the world is watching. Everything I do and say will speak of my relationship with God and my understanding of his person, power and purpose.

Is my life a testimony to the greatness of God or the capacity of man? Am I exalting my abilities, earning power and qualifications over and above the God who is bigger than time, space or circumstances? For me, the choice is clear and unmistakable: God, I declare you are great, there is no one like you. Your time of favour is here.